| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kearsarge North Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kearsarge North Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 9, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot to the side of Hurricane Mountain Road. The lot has been plowed although there were a few inches of new snow marred by weekend hiker's tire marks.
Signs on Hurricane Mountain Road warning not to park on road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a couple of broken trees that are easy walk arounds. A few trees over the trail at a height that was easy to walk under with today's snowpack.
Saw a fairly recent tree cut in the boulder section of the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. No water. |
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 | Comments: |
There was a solid snow surface so there was no need for snowshoes. There was some ice or frozen slush beneath the snow that I could hear break when stepped upon. A few spots of exposed ice that the microspikes handled easily. Never postholed today. Some minor snow drifts on the summit ledges. The snow boots and gaiters kept the feet dry in the small drift areas. Be sure to remove traction in the fire tower. Limited views due to low clouds (on a clear day there is a great view from the tower). Take care descending from the tower as the steps are steep. Saw no other hikers today.
I expect the trail conditions will deteriorate with the forecasted snow/sleet/freezing rain/rain. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-09 |
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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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