| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Barlow Trail, Rollins Trail, Lincoln Trail, Winslow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Winslow State Park gate is now open, so Kearsarge Mountain Rd. can be driven all the way to the summer trailhead. Only a few other cars at both the start and end of the hike. Also, I saw several NH DOT vehicles and workers at the dirt parking area for Rollins State Park (where the Rollins Trail starts) doing some heavy-duty work, so I assume access from that side will be open in the coming weeks. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings |
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 | Comments: |
The lower parts of Winslow and Barlow were mostly bare with some wet ground and mud. The mid-sections of both trails still had significant ice- it would be very difficult to go up or down these sections without light traction. The open ledge sections were bare and dry. The Rollins Trail had a lot more ice than I thought it would, seeing it's south-facing; fortunately, the Lincoln Trail was far less icy, which was good because that trail between Rollins State Park and the summit has a fair bit of scrambling and rough terrain that would be quite dicey when icy. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-06 |
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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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