| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, East Gilford Trail, Round Pond Trail, Piper-Round Pond Link, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lower Carriage Road. No issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple, nothing tricky. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Round Pond Trail has a downed tree causing rerouting. Piper-Round Pond will benefit from spring maintenance, trees and brushing. Everything else was great. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
NA |
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 | Bugs: |
NA |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
While we had our microspikes with us, we bare-booted. The snow depth over ice, while small, was more than enough to cause slipping no matter the footwear choice. Our hiking poles were *very* helpful.
Saw no other hikers the entire day. |
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 | Name: |
Michael Quinn |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.quinn@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-16 |
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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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