| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Rowe, Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ridge Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, East Gilford Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
na |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All flowing, but no real difficulties. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Stepovers on Ridge above the cell tower; various places on East Gilford |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted the first few hours up the Ridge trail through the top of Piper. Spikes on the way back. Spikes recommended, particularly on the White (Belknap) and East Gilford, where the ice in spots was several inches thick on uneven ground. |
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 | Name: |
Michael Quinn |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.quinn@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-15 |
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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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