| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Holy blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today |
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 | Bugs: |
Also none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
If you like blowdowns, have I got a trail for you! Yesterday’s report held very close to true, with the only change being some light, fluffy snow that fell overnight. This snow put some more grip on the ledges, so sharp spikes definitely are not needed today. Your average spikes would do it. Up above 3,400’, the blowdown carnage is extensive. Most aren’t hard tog get around, but because of all the downed branches and such, it’s impossible to use snowshoes [inaccurate] through it and thus it’s a postholed wasteland. You will posthole if you hike this. You will need to duck under and wiggle around blowdowns. They’re big trees, so I think they’ll be there a while.
Spikes door to door. Snowshoes got a free ride. |
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 | Name: |
GoBlue |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-21 |
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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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