| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Knob, Turtleback Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Turtleback Mountain Trail, Bald Knob Trail, High Ridge Trail, Black Snout Trail, Oak Ridge Trail, Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the first hiker lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns on Upper Bridle! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Pink small dog harness at Shannon kiosk |
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 | Comments: |
Very enjoyable despite the cold. Mostly carriage roads, sans Bald knob cut off & Oak ridge which were more regular trail like. No snow on cut off, snow starts between bald knob and turtleback and sticks around. Trace amounts, but enough to rile up the shins ...
More below. |
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 | Name: |
wheresizzy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-06 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.wheresizzy.com/post/extended-bald-knob-turtleback-loop-1-5-25 |
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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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