| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain (Benton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Chippewa Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Line Kiln Rd turns into dirt which has some serious ditches from warmer mud days. Today they are all frozen solid. Parking for about 4 cars is plowed. Icy lot and trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Marks are sparse but trail is easy to follow |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is extremely icy. I used trail pro crampons the whole way. Would have liked an ice axe in spots, but poles were working with some extra force and I was careful to slow down and be sure every foot and pole was planted before moving forward. I saw 2 guys with micro spikes so I guess it’s possible if you choose your route carefully, but I would recommend something more aggressive. Fabulous and numerous views! |
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 | Name: |
Mick Coste |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mickcoste@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-22 |
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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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