| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, bushwhack, Davis Path, Isolation spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 12, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 8 vehicles when I arrived at the Rocky Branch (N) lot at 0730. A couple dozen when I returned early afternoon. The lot is plowed and the asphalt is bare. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One small crossing on the second whack - no issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one enjoying the day. |
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 | Bugs: |
A couple came out and enjoyed the warm weather. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
This wonderful route is well tracked and well packed. Trails were mostly supportive though the top cover became increasingly soft and sticky as the day wore on. I didn't even take spikes with me, and I never missed them - I wore snowshoes car to car. Of the +/- 15 others I passed I'd say about 2/3 were also wearing snowshoes. Every once in a while, there was a deep posthole off to the side and on the way out some pockmarks from the non-snowshoe crowd were staring to be visible. It seemed to me that those coming up later in the day were all were wearing snowshoes so hopefully they can smooth out any damage done on the way out.
A big thanks to the folks who broke this route out and to those who came after them for wearing snowshoes making this a really nice track. The most difficult part about this hike was how to dress: I just couldn't wrap my head around the fact it was getting into the mid-high 40's here in mid-February so I was pretty warm. When I got to the top there was only a light breeze so I lingered for maybe 20 minutes, however there were heavier winds and gusts before and after summiting - more so after. Nice to run into HE again too.
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-12 |
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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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