| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Whiteface Link, Whiteface Mountain Trail, road walk |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking somewhat limited at Carriage Road trailhead. Deep ditch along road prohibits many sedans from parking fully off roadway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well signed and blazed as always in the Belknaps. Thanks BRATTS and Lakes Region Conservation |
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 | Comments: |
Always a great time in the Belknaps. A little hazy over the Whites to the north, but nice views from different summit angles throughout the day of Sandwich Range, Ossipees, Moosilauke popped out of the clouds later, Kinsman across to Cannon, the hint of snowy Washington, plus all the great lake views. Lots of folks heading up to Piper, but overall not too crowded for a nice Saturday.
Trails are mostly snow free. Only came here to recommend spikes between Gunstock and Belknap(Saddle Trail and Blue Trail.) Some icy sections that are a little steeper and the tree cover a little denser than the rest of the trails. The rest of the snow and ice encountered was soft, shallow, and avoidable. |
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 | Name: |
jd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-16 |
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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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