| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 4, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
[Ferncroft] Parking lot is well-sanded and plowed. Port-o-John is cleared of ice and snow, and clean! It *does* tilt at a crazy angle, so sit carefully lol |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of the crossings are bridged on Dicey Mills…the first two are easy to step over, the major one took some time and effort. On the way up we used the log to the right of the trail. On the way back hubby opted for walking the main log and I scooted back across the second log |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One lovely doggo, who had to turn back at the water crossing because she was too nervous to make it via the logs 🥺 |
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 | Bugs: |
None, probably frozen the way all my extremities were |
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 | Comments: |
Negative wind chill made for a difficult hike, that ultimately ended in us bailing at 3.2 miles in. Road walk to trailhead is pretty icy, we watched a fellow hiker take a nasty spill, but made sure she was ok. The trail is boney until just after the water crossing, with microspikes the right tools for the job. There were a few stretches with just frozen leaves, and many sections of ice flows. The last water crossing was difficult, and we chose to follow two fellow hikers who rock stepped to a fallen log, climbed on the log, then carefully scooted across. About .1 miles after the water crossing the snow became loose, granular, and difficult to compact, so snowshoes are the best tool here. With the wind chills I couldn’t keep my hands or feet warm enough, so we abandoned ship. I’ll get it next time! |
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 | Name: |
islandgirl |
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 | E-Mail: |
joannhall4@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-04 |
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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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