| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at end of Sawyer River Road. Lot was unplowed and empty on arrival- got stuck but stubborn made in on 2nd attempt. Lot well plowed on return with 3 other vehicles |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Low and semi bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Approximately 5 blowdowns of which 3 are walk unders,1 stepover,1 walk around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not today |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
ðŸ¦day hike of Mt Carrigain. New snow amounts maybe 1.5". The road was freshly groomed so travel was quick. After reaching the trailhead I followed a set of cross-country ski tracks in to the steeps that were from the day before I'm guessing.The trail especially before this point is an extremely narrow,postholed mess in many spots. The conditions at upper elevations became much easier as there is a fresh coat of crusty snow and light drifts making the surface much smoother despite heavily angled slabbing in spots. Heavy winds and frigid on the ridge called for full winter gear. The greyjays accompanied me on the tower to complete my eleventh round of the NH48. I met one skier just below treeline and it was great briefly chatting. The skier definitely earned their turns after skinning the trail.Snowshoes from start to finish. Micros made for great windchimes today.While I'm a huge fan of HYOH please show this trail some snowshoe love to make the trail better for all...
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 | Name: |
Scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-17 |
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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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