| 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: |
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Rocky Branch Trailhead parking was PLOWED and clean! Shared lot with cross country skiers |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing was low, and there was an ice bridge over the rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in fantastic condition. There were a couple of blow downs, but you could easily walk over, under, or around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Our three active dogs - lab/collie mutt, coonhound/lab mutt, westie had so much fun on this packed trail. Everyone out was excited to see them, and they got lots of love and attention from those who wanted to give it. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Not sure what Thursday and Friday’s warmer temps and rain will do to the trails, but man… the condition of Rocky Branch + Engine Hill Bushwhack + ISO Express + Davis were UNREAL. It really doesn't get better then this. We clocked in at 10.6 miles in 5.5 hours, thanks to the “paved” shortcuts. The trails and bushwhacks were completely packed down, creating a white sidewalk. You couldn't take a wrong turn if you tried. Snowshoes took a ride, as microspikes were more than enough today. The only post holing was off trail to let others pass by, and they were about 3-4 feet deep. The Presidentials were slightly cloud covered, but still a fantastic view! So happy that we decide to take the day off to conquer Isolation, and we were not the only ones, plenty of people on the trails. Keep your eyes out for the snowman! |
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 | Name: |
The Tang Team |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmcend@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-17 |
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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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