| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 5, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was well-plowed. Several cars came in while I was getting ready to hit the trail. People got out of their cars, looked around, then left. Strange |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Almost all water crossings were bridged, though on some, the snow was not secure |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns (very small trees) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Black trucker's cap left on by the trail board |
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 | Comments: |
I started the day thinking, "Hey, it will be fun to take a less popular trail up to the ridge!" The trail appeared to be lightly packed at first, but after a mile or so, there was scant evidence of a any trail -- that's the downside of picking a less popular trail. I wasn't having much fun breaking trail after about 3 miles and the weather was making me very wet, plus the high winds had dislodged several icy loads of snow onto my head, so I decided to turn around. I comforted myself with the knowledge that I was making a nicely packed trail for future hikers -- but I was so wrong! On my way back to the parking lot, I discovered that the high winds had dislodged the plentiful snow from the tree canopy and a good portion of the trail was no longer even visible. Snowshoes all the way. |
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 | Name: |
John Mury |
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 | E-Mail: |
rajajaja@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-05 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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