| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The gate is open on the Ravine Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged, no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few stepovers on the carriage road |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We knew going in that the winds would be strong on the summit, so be planned accordingly and brought our winter gear. We started out with bare boots until we hit a narrow monorail. You could deal with this monorail for a stretch without spikes, but you'll likely want them as you gain elevation. For the most part the monorail was solid. Narrow at times. Soft in places, and visual undermining in places. Mud was evident down low, but not difficult to avoid. The wind above the treeline was intense. Predicted 35-40 mph winds with 55 mph gusts. It was spot on. We spent but 5-10 mintues before retreating to the treeline. The summit was snow free. The Carriage Road still has a decent amount of snow above 3,000ft. The top 4-6 inches was very soft mash potato snow. easy to posthole. Once we turned onto Snapper, the snow was barely a trace. We made good time today. 4 hrs, 14 minutes, 7.9 mile loop. #32 for Spring48 |
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 | Name: |
Diane Stuart |
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 | E-Mail: |
stucroftfarm@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-08 |
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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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