| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lookout Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sargent Path, Four Soldiers Path, Pasture Path, Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nothing plowed near the Vyron D. Lowe or Sargent Path trailheads off Durand Road. Bring a shovel. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Generally snow/ice bridged, but not to be trusted without inspection. |
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 | Comments: |
Sargent Path hadn't seen any recent use, but was really bony. Rocky footbed with a southern exposure made it tedious with mountain snowshoes, but the snow was deep enough (4 to 10 inches) that Microspiking would have been equally or more tedious with all of the random holes. I'd suggest waiting for 20 inches of snowpack or three-season conditions.
Four Soldiers eastbound had seen some ski traffic in a few places, but was otherwise not broken. Snowshoes (or skis) very much needed, as snowpack was probably around 2 feet. The snowmobile corridor that it crisscrosses was not groomed, but had some sleds on it today.
Pasture Path was also not broken. Bony in a few rocky areas, but snowshoes were the way to go.
Ledge Trail had seen bareboot activity, so it was a postholed mess.
Sunny afternoon with temperatures in the 20s (just above freezing in the sun). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-27 |
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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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