| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Dalton Mountain - North Peak, Dalton Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rooney Road, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 12, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the junction of Big Hill Rd. and Rooney Rd. Plenty of room on the side of the road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Deep heavy snow, tough for a small or older dog (like Reuben) to plow through |
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 | Bugs: |
n/a |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
Walked through the gate on Rooney Rd., put on snow shoes and they stayed on for the entire hike. Hiked Rooney Rd., following tracks to the tower on N. Dalton, found RHP, signed in and returned to Rooney Rd, following the tracked route. From this point I began bushwhack to Dalton, heading almost due south. Snow 1-2 feet of mashed potatoes quality. Trekked though a cut-over, lots of brambles. Then began climbing ridge through open woods, going over three bumps. After climbing steeply up the last or third bump I reached a magnificent 180 + degree view. One of the best views on the 500 list. From here it was a short jog to the summit. The jar was new (7/20) and I found POSTED signs near summit, wondering if the previous jar had to be moved off private land. Returned to Rooney Rd. following tracks back. The woods were stunning and lots of wildlife tracks and sounds, signs of spring. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo DuBois |
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 | E-Mail: |
forestpd@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-12 |
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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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