| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Brook Trail, Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 30, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Twin Brook and Champney Brook are running high. First crossing out of the parking lot was easy, subsequent crossings of Champney Brook required feet wet as most of the rocks were underwater. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Pitcher Falls and Champney Falls running strong. First snow patches at 2700 feet, all avoidable. One section of ice that I easily skirted and one short section of heavy wet snow. Summit ridge is bare rock. Lots of running water on the trail so be prepared to get your feet wet. |
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 | Name: |
David Howland |
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 | E-Mail: |
david@davidhowlandphoto.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.davidhowlandphoto.com/blog/mt-chocorua-and-champney-falls |
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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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