| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Ripley Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Ripley Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 2, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns, good blazes |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would not recommend with current conditions |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
The goal today was Ethan Pond and possibly beyond. Fat chance! Ethan Pond Trail is snow and ice free until the junction with Kedron Flume Trail. Then, intermittent snow/ice until junction with Willey Range Trail. After that, mostly snow/ice covered. Almost 2 feet deep in spots, rotting and undermined snow with tons of postholes. I did not bring snowshoes (just spikes) and after breaking thru multiple times, I turned around about half way to the shelter. Not really sure snowshoes would have helped with all the protruding rocks, etc. Consolation prize was Ripley Falls where the falls were just breathtaking with the high volume. |
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 | Name: |
maineguy |
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 | E-Mail: |
wtmtclimber@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-02 |
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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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