| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 5, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lincoln Woods. A few vehicles on arrival 8 on return. Plenty of parking today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings low and and rock hoppable. Crossing #1 no issue #2,3 had some ice glazed and crowned rocks. We stepped cautiously. Trekking poles very helpful. Cfs was at 388 at 420 this morning dropping to 367 shortly after concluding the hike. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape a few minor stepovers |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flying insects |
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 | Comments: |
A nice hike of Owl's Head with a fellow Gridder. Excellent conditions,crossings are low and remaining monorail for the most part was a sidewalk. We barebooted to Brutus then used Hillsounds to the summit switching back three quarters of the way back. Spotty softening blue ice in spots.Snowshoes along for the ride but nice to have as temperatures warm this will soften the still deep snowpack on the OH Path. It was nice briefly chatting with the hiker heading to the Bonds as well as the backpacker on Brutus. If this Peak is needed for April this is a great time to hike it. Quick travel out and back
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-05 |
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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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