| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
J Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Still able to drive up to the gate. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only major crossing is bridged |
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 | Comments: |
A little bit of everything. Ice lurking beneath snow. Unexpected soggy areas. Supportive crust. Fluffy powder. Major post holes thanks to a lot of moose activity. Snow shoes would be overkill until (if) we get some serious snow.
Cold today, but crisp views from the tower. |
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 | Name: |
postal patty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-14 |
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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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