| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Ski Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail, Greeley Ponds Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 22, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking cut-off at the ski trail was pretty good. At the Greeley Ponds trail, it was non-existent. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Trivial at best. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in great shape. Only one blow-down, which will make 2-3 feet of snow "interesting." For now, it's inconsequential. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Three happy pups on the trail. All in their natural habitat, living their best lives. |
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 | Comments: |
A chance encounter. Getting to a mountain wholly unexpectedly. And then, a great afternoon.
Osceola isn't easy. Be aware of this. As I write this, rain is falling, but there's a lot that will need to be worked out, rain-wise, once things finish up in a day or three. The trail will likely become a hot mess. It's all good. But just know your limits, so you don't blow past them. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2022/12/22/trip-report-osceola-surprise/ |
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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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