| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhacks, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was empty all day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing on the ISO bushwhack is almost impassable. Water is moving rapidly and impossible to stay dry. On the shallowest parts was up to mid shin. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Rocky Branch trail is a river right now. As standard with bushwhacks your arms will get scratched up. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a lost dog bowl at the start of the first bushwhack but it was gone by the time I descended. |
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 | Comments: |
Rocky Branch is a mess. Partially monorail that is unstable, partially a river. The Engine Hill bushwhack requires snowshoes, or else thigh deep post holes that would make it take way too long. Others turned around because they did not have snowshoes. It is very easy to get turned around in the bog, so make sure you are confident in your navigation. The ISO bushwhack is brutal and probably just about done for the winter. The river crossing on it was extremely sketchy, and will only get worse with more snow melt. Submerged up to mid calf in the good spots, and moving extremely fast. Expect wet feet and boots the whole hike. There is no avoiding the breaking snow bridges and river down the middle of the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Trail Mix |
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 | E-Mail: |
maddieziomek@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-15 |
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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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