| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, bushwhack, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 7, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Stream crossing on Iso Express bushwack easily crossed on rocks. Limited snow bridging remains. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several dogs on trail today. |
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 | Comments: |
Rocky Branch Trail was barely supportive in the early morning so spikes worked ok. It's starting to monorail and some bare patches and rocks are starting to show near the trailhead. By afternoon, the steep beginning two mile section had softened so snowshoes worked best to avoid post holing the trail. Temps hear freezing kept the bushwacks relatively firm so spikes were fine as long as you kept to the center of the track. Step near the edge of the track and you'll post hole a foot or more.
This was probably the last good day for spikes. With rising temps, this trail will soften and won't support boots/spikes. You'll definitely need snowshoes going forward unless you enjoy post holing with every step and destroying the trail. Just saying... |
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 | Name: |
Hiker__Dad |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-07 |
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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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