| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhacks, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 5, 2023 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is clean down to the pavement |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one crossing today which as easily rock hoppable. Snow bridges were completely melted away. Water not too high |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some upper parts of rocky branch had the usual running water/muddy leaves combo. There were a few areas of standing water but nothing to bad. Today was warm enough that all the mud was soft |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Rocky branch trail, Engine Hill bushwhack, Isolation bushwhack, Davis path
At the time I write this 1/5 there is not much snow at all. Uses spikes start to finish. That will change following the next storm but as of now rocky branch starts out as a combo of bare ground and transitions to a thin layer of packed snow. The higher section of this trail was the typical running water, muddy leaf pits, and packed snow. The snow filled in about 2 miles in but it's extremely firm and not deep which made for pleasant conditions. The Engine hill bushwhack was mostly easy to follow but in some areas the snowshoe track has melted away so much we ended up meandering off. Fortunately, since the snow has been so compacted by the recent warmth postholing wasn't really a problem. This was my easiest time navigating engine hill. Reaching the established trail again, the next bushwhack straight to Davis path was easy to spot only about 100 yards up on the left. This one is in excellent shape with a nice firm base and is easy to follow through the forest. Popping out on the Davis path, again I was pleasantly surprised how solid this part of the trail is. The typical massive snow drifts usually on Davis were nonexistent and we cruised with our spikes here. There's some blue ice on the spur just below the summit but with traction it's manageable. |
|
 | Name: |
Ross |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-06 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
