| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Rowe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ridge Trail, Ridge Trail Road Bypass |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Gunstock; no issues after hours (ski area plans to remain open for another week and a half). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were virtually snow free on the lower half of the ascent, but patchy ice and spring snow still remain higher up (did not go beyond the southern viewpoint just beyond the summit). I was able to bareboot with care in warmer temperatures, but an old pair of Microspikes may be useful, particularly on descent. Snowshoes will be superfluous on these two trails unless we get more snow.
Did not see much benefit to using the Ridge Trail Road Bypass, but perhaps it has more ambiance when the leaves are out and you can't see the road next to you. Adds about 0.1 miles one way, but does bypass the communications tower (and there is a spur to another viewpoint). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-24 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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