| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 3, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in lot off Passaconoway Rd - all ice but no trouble accessing |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some trail sections were “revised†this summer - well blazed and easy to follow |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be mindful of puppy paws in these conditions but well conditioned paws would have no trouble |
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 | Bugs: |
Nada |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Lower part of the trail was better than expected, packed frozen ice/snow. Trail starts to show more ice near the ledges ~2 miles up. After the ledges start, the trail is mostly ice flow. Sharp Hillsound spikes did fine, but I wouldn’t chance this one right now with rock spikes. On a warmer day, dull spikes might have more purchase but not today!
One extra note: there are some social trails up top which tromp thru alpine vegetation, not yet covered in snow. Take care to stay on durable surfaces and established trails. |
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 | Name: |
woodsyjess |
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 | E-Mail: |
woodsyjess@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-03 |
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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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