| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lake Solitude, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Andrew Brook Trail, Monadnock Sunapee Greenway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was plowed, room for prob 5-6 well parked cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two semi open crossings in the first half mile...crossing with snowshoes not an issue |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I'm sure theywould a have a blast |
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 | Bugs: |
6 feet under |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Lake Solitude, Ledges above the lake
Andrew Brook, Monadnock Sunapee Greenway, Side trail to ledge
Stellar hike, perfect temps, little wind. Snow was deep, and caked to the trees. Rime ice evident above 2000 ft, especially along the lake and ledges. Snowshoes or skis are essential right now. There was one bare booter on the trail that sort of tore things up, but it wasn't really an issue till close to the bottom. Temps were above freezing down low, so the trail got kind of sloppy. Up high the snow was deep, fluffy, and unconsolidated. Snowshoes are essential for (relatively) easy travel. All that said, the views from the pond and ledge were spectacular. Winter and peak foliage are the best times to visit. |
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 | Name: |
Phil |
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 | E-Mail: |
philforsyth@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-19 |
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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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