| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot is plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Fresh-looking blue blazes. Nicely marked. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Water available at water crossings on Stony Brook Trail, none on the ridge. No trouble spots for dogs, the chimney near the summit is easier (in current condition) for dogs than people. Especially the descent … |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Black North Face mitten found on Stony Brook trail, left it at the kiosk |
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 | Comments: |
Yes, it is well broken out. Yes, you still need snowshoes.
Including myself, there were 11 hikers on the trail this morning and early afternoon. 9 wore snowshoes.
First thing in the morning, spikes would’ve been ok on Stony Brook. But it thawed a bit in the afternoon. So the nice smooth sidewalk got roughed up a bit.
Carter-Moriah trail had some fresh powder and some drifts, making snowshoes the best way to traverse it. No ice. I kicked some nice steps into the chimney area on my way up to the summit, and wiped them all out during my less than graceful descent. Whoops. Someone should put a hidden camera up there, I’m sure it would capture some comedic gold watching folks tumble down that section.
All intersecting trails were trackless as of 1:30 pm, although a group of backpackers were planning on heading south on Carter-Moriah. |
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 | Name: |
Amy & the Pyrs |
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 | E-Mail: |
amyr72@juno.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-20 |
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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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