Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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| Trails: |
Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, Fire Wardens Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Haystack Road is closed, it's an additional 2.5 mile walk each way to the trailhead and back. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were not an issue on this hike. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is unmarked, so be prepared. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine if you want a muddy dog in your car. |
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| Bugs: |
Was raining, so no bugs. |
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| Comments: |
Lower elevations the trail was running water. Higher elevations it was soft snow and crumbling monorail. I highly recommend snowshoes. Spikes wouldn't have cut it today. And use your poles for balance, as snowshoes alone aren't enough. |
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| Name: |
Stephen Spritzer |
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| E-Mail: |
Sspritzer1203@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-18 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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