| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot and access road not plowed in the morning but plowed upon my return. Only about 4 or so inches of snow on top of packed snow/ice. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I broke thru Downes Brook about 6 feet from the western bank on the ascent. The bridge looked sketchy and it gave way. I wound up detouring to the right a few feet and it was OK. OK on descent also. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is very well marked with yellow blazes |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
NA |
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 | Bugs: |
NA |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
I was the first one on the trail in the morning and it was pretty chewed up. Very soft snow conditions. From the viewpoint to the summit, there was a lot more snow with some epic post holes. I used snowshoes start to finish. The snow was so soft that it was very slick coming down. Did a lot of sliding. |
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 | Name: |
Maineguy |
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 | E-Mail: |
wtmtclimber@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-24 |
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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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