| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur, Snapper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 16, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summer parking area is open and gated from there. Very many cars. Only 3 or 4 spots left when I arrived at 7:55. Cars were lining the road when I left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues on the one small unbridged one (Snapper Trail). Just a rock stepping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small and easy blowdown on Snapper Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My dog had no issues. |
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 | Comments: |
I used spikes till about halfway up Gorge Brook and then switched to snowshoes. They became increasingly more necessary as the ascent went on. The summit was more wind-thin in depth, but as soon as there was any tree cover, snowshoes were a must and there was no reason to switch out up top. Mine were the only tracks laid for the .15 mile South Peak Spur. Carriage Rd Trail was mixed bag with some postholing, some snowshoe track, some ski. It became softer and softer as the descent and day moved forward. Snapper… very soft with only a previous postholer and snowshoer evident. I was often postholing in the snowshoes. It’s definitely the trail less traveled right now. Gorgeous snowshoeing day despite the lack of views at the top. I’ll be back.
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 | Name: |
Mjo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-16 |
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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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