| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at trailhead. Lot empty on arrival 3 vehicles leaving on return. plowed and plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one crossing encountered on the express was low with snow/ice covered rocks to hop on. unfastened pack straps 3 points of contact no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in super shape. one duck under blowdown just before Isolation spur which soon will be a crawl under. ine duck under one Isolation spur. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day to hike to one of my favorites and dial in the winter gear. Minimal snow cover on mostly packed trail at upper elevations.Engine Hill BW was broken out for the most part and is a nice track as well as the Iso Express Both routes seemed a bit low so with low snow i was able to take a slightly higher line on both and was all smiles as my route ended at the same point as the lower almost diagonal to the Iso Express. on the express i again took a little higher line and ended up on the other established route. im sure either way was similar mileage. Barebooted till the Isolation Spur than rock spikes to the summit. Wind was spicy at summit but was subsiding. Although snow shoes stayed in trunk they may have been helpful on the Bushwhacks only to pack the trail. Thanks Capn Chris for the recommendation on the sealskin socks in last weeks report. they kept my feet dry! |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-22 |
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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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