| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Carter, South Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some fallen trees, but can walk over or under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All friendly |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked a loop starting at the southern Imp trail (closer to 19 mile brook), up to Carters and down Carter Dome trail. Skipped Carter Dome today cause worried about conditions. Imp trail is bare boot for first 2.5 mile and any small river crossings are easy. Microspikes went on when the snow arrived and were on until the bottom of 19-mile.
The top half of Imp is monorail over an active river bed. Today, because of cold temperatures, it was walkable and mostly firm. Once the Imps connected and we started going up north carter trail, the trail was firm and easy to walk EXCEPT there is still so much snow that we were brushing against branches constantly. Many visible post holes along north carter trail and Carter-Moriah but because it was cold, we were fine.
Hardest part of day was walking down Carter Dome trail. Monorail is barely there and there are post holes or drop offs everywhere. It is a skinny monorail and the snow is soft. Final mile to the 19 mile parking lot was good. Classic spring conditions on our descent but joyous winter conditions at the top. We were lucky for freezing temps. Good luck! |
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 | Name: |
H rowe |
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 | E-Mail: |
Hasrowe@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-20 |
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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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