| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, herd path, Owls Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 28, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The last crossing was a bit tricky today. Rock hoppable with due caution. |
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 | Comments: |
Full snow coverage on the trails, with minor exception. Maybe 6" of snow at the summit with some minor drifting, obviously much less at lower elevation. All things considered, conditions are really pretty good for late fall.
Black Pond bushwhack was well trafficked and easy to follow, deviating from the established herd path in just a few spots.
Looked like others before me had been going up the Owl's Head slide. I made first mark in the fresh snow on the Brutus bushwhack, meandered a bit for sure, but managed to connect the dots between the top and the bottom.
I put my micros on before the last water crossing and kept them on for the steep climb to the summit. No need for snow shoes at present.
I only encountered 3 other hikers all day. Only 6 cars in the parking lot at the end of the day. |
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 | Name: |
Del |
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 | E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-28 |
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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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