Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
nice big lot at Rocky Branch...one other group out today |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
skipped all but the last crossing via bushwacks..suspect ice, icy spots and snow covered rocks made it interesting |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
finished clearing out one blowdown on Rocky branch..except for the usual mess near Davis Path trails in good shape |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah and Madison had great days...especially Hannah running in the glades
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| Comments: |
clear and cold to start..waited for winds to develop but pretty calm all day. Took a 3200 contour out over the bushwack which worked well but eventually got sucked down a little too soon to Isolation Trail .3400 foot on the way back was better though wet getting up there. Most ground solid with some wet and muddy spots..only a couple of inches of snow which made for pretty good footing.
Davis path was in great shape...able to spend time on summit despite the cold in very light winds....despite a civilized start made it out well before dark ..pretty quick trails in places...gorgeous...just a terrific day out
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| Name: |
silverfox, |
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| E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-18 |
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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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