| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Scaur, Waterville Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Livermore Road, Kettles Path, Irene's Path, Flume Spur, Old Skidder Trail, Livermore Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
room for many cars in Livermore Trailhead lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Large tree down across Livermore Rd somewhere below Mt Trip Trail (south) I think - I forget exactly. Not many blazes visible on Kettles Path, Irene's Path, Flume Spur, Old Skidder Tr - thankfully trail corridor is usually pretty obvious |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
why not? |
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 | Comments: |
NOTE: Snowshoes or skis should be worn on Livermore Road during ski season.
Super happy just to get out today - threw my back out a few days ago so figured I'd dub around WV. After a mile or so, back was feeling better so I continued on. Low down, the snow is only a few inches deep. However, of course, snow gets deeper especially above the Scaur. Could have/should have worn snowshoes from that point on but left them in the car and, although I had energy to bareboot, I probably didn't have energy to snowshoe a path solo.... snow got super deep when getting near the Flume. That area tends to hold snow. From the Flume Spur up the "headwall" - snow was pretty deep and slippery. I really had to take time. Finally, when I got to Livermore Rd, I had to make a separate bareboot track so as not to damage ski track. It was a couple miles before the snow level fell and I was able to make better time. Beautiful day out. I didn't see any tracks to Scaur Ridge Tr, or either of the Mt Tripyramid Trail legs (north end or south end). |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-30 |
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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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