| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kelton Crag, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Kelton Trail, Inlook Trail, Valley Way, Brookbank, Presidential Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 30, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot off of Pinkham B not plowed, but not an issue getting in or out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I think I recall one or two blowdowns on Kelton, but I imagine they will be covered soon enough with snow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Given the forecast, I decided to wander around some RMC trails and check out the various water features in the area. Very glad I opted for snowshoes.
The bottom part of Howker Ridge had seen some foot traffic, but it looks like my tracks were the first with snowshoes. Kelton was unbroken, as was Inlook to the junction of Valley Way. If you're planning to be on either of these trails anytime soon, I would highly recommend snowshoes as the traction of choice.
The short section of Valley Way was heavily trafficked (as to be expected), Brookbank slightly less so. The Rail Trail has some X-C tracks, as well as (what looks to be) tire tracks of some sort for a long portion of it.
Snow was sticky as it was rather warm yesterday. I was in a t-shirt and snowshoes pretty much all the way from Kelton until I finished. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-31 |
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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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