| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Passaconway, Square Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Oliverian Brook Trail, Square Ledge Cut Off, Square Ledge Trail, Passaconway Cutoff, Walden Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed with room for 6. We were the only two using the trailhead today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few open crossings, all manageable to find steps stones across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few leaners and blowdowns to navigate around. Trails will need a sweep to clear them after mid season. No concentration of blowdowns found. |
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 | Comments: |
Left at 1 PM to enjoy sunset up on Passaconway then hike under a nearly full moon on the way down. Mission accomplished with the added bonus of not seeing another soul out there. This route is much more enjoyable in winter for views of the ledges and lack of mud!
Light traction is fine as we broke trail ranging from a dusting to 3 inches, snowshoes work well on the Cutoff above Square Ledge to Walden. Made it to the view point via the herd path. Not a fan of this sugary-rotten snowpack right now. We need the wet stuff! |
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 | Name: |
Adventureskier |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-13 |
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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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