Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path, bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 5, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
HEATED bathroom at Forest Service lot, $5 parking fee. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Lincoln Brook opposite north end of Black Pond bushwhack looked like a solid crossing; was tempted to return that way, but didn't. |
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| Comments: |
Wasted at least 45 minutes slogging up the slide when the well-packed Brutus Bushwhack was freshly-tracked and packed. Wanted variety, but got more that needed.
MicroSpikes fine were until base of OH, then snowshoes or crampons depending on temps. AVOID THE SLIDE, it was an unpleasant trip up, but views were great. Met 28-year-old Nick who has already summit the NE 115; thanks for breaking trail for us up the damned slide.
10.5 hours, out at full dark having follow Orion for the last hour. |
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| Name: |
Hubey |
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| E-Mail: |
HFolsom@sover.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-05 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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