| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at lot next to end of Sawyer River Road which is a groomed snowmobile trail in the winter. Lot is well plowed and plenty of room 1 vehicle on arrival 3 on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was low and open. easy rock hop just beware of ice glazed rocks. slightly higher on return still no issue (old trail) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in great shape a few minor stepovers. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
not today |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Nice hike of Mt Carrigain. Trails are solid with an inch or two of loose powder on top. I took in total 3 sections of the old trail today and appears 2 of the 3 sections have seen more use than main trail in the past few days. Bareboots until Signal Ridge Trail then micros until approx 2200 feet where shoes went on to break out a small section of the old trail on the first switchback on the initial pitch.Shoes stayed on till just before water crossings on the return hike. There are spots of drifting at upper elevations but overall travel was nice throughout. Snow showers encountered just before summiting and low wind with the exception of the very spicy gusts encountered on the observation tower. i crossed paths with four others enjoying this day.
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-01 |
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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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