| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 12, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Two others vehicles at Lincoln Woods parking lot at 7 am. Approximately 2 dozen at 4 pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems except I postholed one snowshoe through a snowbridge in the afternoon warmth. Somehow managed not to get wet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were lots of small branches on some sections of the trails in the morning but were easily cleared off. A few leaners here and there, one walk around blowdown and some face slappers up high and along the ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one friendly dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nada |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes were fine from Lincoln Woods all the way to Black Pond where the bushwhack was soft and already postholed by a bare booter who had struggled for 15 minutes or so before turning around, presumably in the warmth a couple of days ago. I added to a few other snowshoe postholes on my way across to Franconia Brook Trail. FBT is in good solid shape with the exception of some postholing when I veered of the center of the treadway. Brutus was soft and I produced a few more holes. The upper trails were solid. As I was descending Brutus I encountered a friendly dog and its owner who informed me that he had beat up the softening Black Pond Bushwhack and perhaps I should consider taking the FBT back. I came across only one other hiker today. Not wanting to compromise another trail, I opted to return via the Black Pond bushwhack and continued to further trash that trail. BEWARE: The bushwhack is now a mess and with tonight's below freezing temps will be a difficult and possibly harmful journey. Consider using the alternative route instead, although I can't attest to the integrity of the Franconia Brook crossings. |
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 | Name: |
Fuzz |
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 | E-Mail: |
fuzza@myfairpoint.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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