| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot clear. Filling up around 9, though some early birds were already leaving when I arrived. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
first crossing after the open field was thawing at the start, but had refrozen pretty good on the way back down |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one blowdown that’s an easy duck under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw some pups |
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 | Comments: |
Hillsounds the whole way today, snowshoes got a free ride. Debated donning them purely for the televators in the steep sections near the top of Glencliff, but didn’t feel like fiddling with them. Lower elevations have minimal snow/ice, only a couple inches deep, but the trail is still covered. Pretty stark comparison to areas of the Whites further north. Dust on crust higher up after reaching the Carriage Road. Trails are firm and fast. Beautiful views today, although quite windy in the exposed areas. This was my 2nd round of the Moose, but first extended above treeline experience in winter. Quite happy I packed full face protection and goggles. |
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 | Name: |
JCB |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcburtt at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-18 |
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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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