| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Road, snowmobile trail, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, Fire Warden's Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 14, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at Seven Dwarves on Little River Road. Left $10 in the box with itinerary, and we where good to go. As noted by some green signs at the end of the road, make sure to remove your traction before crossing the bridge. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note. The two blow downs in the col just before Hale are now step overs instead of duck unders |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No doggoes out today but no issues for them |
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 | Bugs: |
The lone summit greyjay has moved on and no longer kamimake's in for your food |
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 | Lost and Found: |
The fellow that got raptured last year's boot is still at the trailhead, we miss you. |
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 | Comments: |
A FINE day in the forest. I needed an easier day today and this fit the bill. The 7 Dwarves approach saves a little over a mile. Only saw 1 hiker (hi Chris!) and two skiers all day. Bareboot to North Twin Trail and then from there we put on snowshoes as this route is a popular backcountry ski trail so we wanted to keep it good for all. It was nice to see a proper snowshoe track for once, devoid of the dreaded and selfish postholio bare booters. A seperate skinning track paralleled the trail for some time. A fine and firm base from North Twin Trail to the summit of Hale, aside from a few minor spots that lasted no longer than a few steps. On our way out we opted to utilize our snowshoes for their intended purposes - off roadin'. We cut multiple switchbacks on the way down. Waist deep powder was flying in every direction. What a sight to be seen. Many hoots, hollers and guffaws were had (as noted by our skier friends who claimed we were having too much fun!). On the way out, some lunatic snowmobiler was trying to ascend North Twin Trail, but got stopped at the bridge. He did a number on that section. A ridiculously fun day! I also found a piece of Chaga on the way out the size of a basketball. It must have weighed a hundred pounds by the time we got to the car! |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat, Sparrow, Stubby, Deep End Dan |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-14 |
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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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