| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Carter (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Camp Dodge Cutoff, Imp Trail, North Carter Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the Great Gulf lot and walked across the street to Joe Dodge. Note that the USFS is still currently collecting fees at this lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a new-appearing blowdown 1.3 miles from the Joe Dodge gate. It’s a 2’ trunk that is an easy stepover but then there are some complicated branches that are hard to navigate. A saw would work for the latter. There is a 2’ diameter duck under about 0.3 miles below the North Carter / Imp junction. I am 5’3” and I walked under it with about 2” clearance. Snowfall is going to make this duck under a bit of trouble, I would think. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Happily, now that the snow has come, the bugs are gone!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
I ran out of time, because the snow was deeper than I imagined it would be, and the tedious rocky sections were extra slow due to ice and snow cover. At the lower elevations it was 1-2” but by the time I turned around I had been slogging through 5-6” beautiful fresh powder for about 0.5 miles. I got to just below Carter Moriah Trail and had no time left so turned back.
I didn’t pull on snowshoes but it’s tempting, due to snow depth. I would recommend bringing them along! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-18 |
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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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