| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Thumb Mountain, Skatutakee Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Harriskat Trail, Thumbs Down Trail, Thumbs Up Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 21, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the Harris Center. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trials are in great shape, well signed and well blazed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
There is an excellent snowshoe track here with +/- two inches of semi-consolidated top cover. I wore snowshoes for the entire loop and was very happy with the choice.
I wanted something low key today and figured it was about time to visit this very nice area again as I had not been here in a few years. As I started it dawned on me that I could not recall ever doing this loop counter-clockwise so feeling rebellious I went up the Thumbs Down Trail. The Thumb Mountain outlook was just as I remembered but it seems to me the Skatutakee Mountain outlook is slowly becoming grown in...or maybe my memory just isn't that good. I guess either one is a sign that I am becoming and old man :) At both peaks the surrounding trees and scrub were covered with ice, some of which was melting in the morning sun. I spent a lot of time at each summit just gazing at the beauty and listening to the ice break away - almost sounding like a wind chime. I didn't see anyone else during my hike until I was nearly back to the lot when a family of five was heading up. This one was a really enjoyable way to spend a morning. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-21 |
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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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