| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, Mt. Anna, Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, Rand Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, East Quarry Mountain, North Straightback, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Red Trail, Mt. Klem-Mt. Mack Loop, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, North Straightback Link, Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings were straightforward and manageable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdown bearing blue diamond trail marker between Straightback and Anna. It is across the trail but avoidable. I picked up the marker and left it on the broken stump. Widowmaker bearing red diamond trail marker between Klem and Mack. Across trail, unavoidable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One, leashed. |
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 | Comments: |
This loop was host to every trail condition known to man today. If you’re looking for a variety of conditions and a great route to practice winter hiking, this is the place for you! Major through Straightback to Anna is in good shape, ice in some spots; bare, dry trail in others; but mostly packed powder and fast footing. From Anna through to Klem via Red is unbroken, except my tracks and one other set. Again, a variety of conditions, but some deep, loose powder. If you have snowshoes, that’s the time to put them on. Powder continues from Klem via White all the way to N. Straightback Loop. Use extreme caution on the ledges ascending Rand. They’re extremely icy, and it was challenging to find a safe route. Picked up packed powder again where Green meets Brook. Brook is messy in spots and crosses running water several times, but there is a packed path that weaves along the side of the drainage. |
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 | Name: |
samihoman |
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 | E-Mail: |
samma.homan@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-29 |
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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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