| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 30, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Mt. Major parking lot was plowed and far from full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few on the Brook Trail; all easily stepped. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw pawprints but few actual dogs today. |
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 | Comments: |
I recommend snowshoes the whole way.
The trail was partially broken and not firmly packed. I saw a few people going without snowshoes. Most of the way, they just churned things up a little, but there were a few small stretches where I saw past-the-knee postholes. There was also a point where it looked like many hikers had turned around and ceased to pack the snow down. Up top and across the Brook Trail, a person without snowshoes might not have a fun time.
The Mt. Major trail is being its usual winter self: There are places with a thin layer of snow over slippery ice, and avoiding getting airborne requires care. |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-30 |
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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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