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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH
Trails
Trails: Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, December 2, 2022
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: The parking lot was a sheet of ice. But I was OK in a FWD car with snow tires.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: I was able to rock hop all crossings. One is quite high though, and i had to hop carefully.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: There is some crazy ice on the steep parts of the climb to the east peak - crampons are needed. The lowers sections have a mix of puddles and patches of ice. The chimney was icy so I took the bypass with no issues. It was a bluebird day with amazing views.  
Name
Name: Nick C 
E-Mail
E-Mail: nich43@yahoo.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2022-12-02 
Link
Link: https:// 
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