| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, Barlow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 27, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate closed. Add a 0.7 mile road walk each way. There were about 20 cars easily parked along the road. Make sure to pull off to side enough. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pups today |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies are coming |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Dog leash at summit. Left on trail sign. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for an out & back of Barlow trail. It was one of those do we put the spikes or not, most of the way up. We opted for bare boots on the way up. The ledges are clear of ice so ultimately we felt no spikes during the ascent was the right decision. On the way down we put spikes on immediately after the ledges and they were absolutely necessary to descend. At the lower part of trail mud is mixed with breakable ice. Step carefully and wear waterproof boots. |
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 | Name: |
Towanda |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-27 |
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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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