| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road and lot plowed from big snow. Covered with packed fresh snow |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing of stoney Brook took some scouting. The second was very straightforward. Not challenging |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small blow down less than a quarter mile past Jim Liberty Cabin |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One leather mitten between wetamoo and Liberty intersections |
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 | Comments: |
The bottom half of the hike was choppy snow covered in a fresh dusting. Snow shoes were best in order to just stay on top of the many boot prints.
Higher up the accumulation grew and I had to break trail through some 1-2 foot drifts. One at the top in a steep section might have been close to 3 feet.
Ledges had enough snow to not worry me too much.
Only took off my snowshoes for the last stretch where all Chocorua trails converge. I put on crampons, but microspikes would have worked just fine there.
Absolutely gorgeous day at the top with negligent wind and clear skies. It's the type of weather you dream of for a summit like Chocorua. |
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 | Name: |
robsinthewoods |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-21 |
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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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