| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 21, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Piper lot is poorly plowed in and at lot. If car is not good in snow, park at road and walk short (.2) to trailhead. Restrooms are open! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged (wooden ones!) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small branch across trail on lower portion, easily stepped over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few pooches enjoying themselves! |
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 | Bugs: |
Negatory |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails was well packed and solid up past campsite, then variable stable snow, ice, loose snow and increased postholes. We used crampons on upper slopes and while perhaps not necessary they sure increased stability! Attention needs to be paid to final .2 miles as a few trails break from the main one, which avoids the cliffs by going behind them (East). First time up here and this peak is deserving of all the accolades. Stunning. |
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 | Name: |
Ug-Dug |
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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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