| 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, November 29, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good parking at trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Rerouted trail now connects to dedicated parking area on Bangor road |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one, but also saw blood on the snow from a possible split paw. |
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 | Comments: |
A dusting of snow covered the entire trail. At the bottom it made the beech leaves a bit more slippery. At the ledges it hid patches of ice. No where was there more than an inch of powder. Snow shoes were not needed and stayed in the car. However, microspikes were a must, especially over the ledges which are very steep. Fortunately some griders left tracks that helped me navigate routes around the worst parts of the ledges. Microspikes went on at about 2.4 miles. Very windy day, but enough snow really even blow around. |
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 | Name: |
Mike K |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-29 |
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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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