| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 14, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hammond trail parking is limited, and now people are parking there for the Scott/Bolles preserve across the street. There is some space to park on Scott Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the two initial streams on the Hammond trail are running but easily forded |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My two dogs had a good time, although one dislikes the slabs at the top of Chocorua, so we stay below the summit.
We were not prepared for the snowmobiles (now?) allowed on the Liberty Trail. Seven showed up at Liberty Cabin as we were about to descend, and the dogs were overwhelmed. Keep a leash handy if you hear the telltale rumble coming. |
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 | Bugs: |
Huge with giant teeth! |
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 | Comments: |
Lower part of the Hammond trail (on way up Bald peak) is really chewed up with post-holing -- probably from the last warm days. Beware if the temperature is above 45, since the snow softens considerably. From the top of Bald peak to Chocorua it's in better shape, but still lots of post-holes.
Microspikes were enough (and necessary: a lot of icy spots), but I brought snowshoes in case. |
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 | Name: |
David Frankfurter |
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 | E-Mail: |
dtmf@bu.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-14 |
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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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