| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Castle Ravine Trail, Emerald Bluff Trail, Israel Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 12, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No Issues at Bowman |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Moderate flow in all locations but doable, use caution and poles |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several climb overs and step asiders and duck unders along lower Castle Ravine Tr. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Only during return at low hardwood elevations and at parking lot, but never horrible. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Cool start , Warm finish. Still plenty of collapsing snow and ice at approximately 3,600-4,000 feet along the Israel Ridge Tr. All Brook crossings in this lightly traveled area are manageable but caution is advised. The brook scenery is stunning (don’t miss the Forks of Israel confluence) and climbing up to Emerald Bluff is a worthy destination. The views out over Castle Ravine and up to Mt. Jeff. and vicinity are astonishing! #1 and #2 Cascades along Israel Ridge descending was another fantastic feature of this circuit. Saw no one all day. |
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 | Name: |
Tappa |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mftapper@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-12 |
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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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