| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
19 Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, South Imp Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lots Plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all easily crossed. not fully bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly dog was out for a fun day on the mountain. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope, and that's why we like to hike in the winter. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail conditions are variable based mostly on elevation. More snow needed to fully cover the rocks on the middle section of South Imp and the other lower trail sections. Significant snow drifts on Carter Moriah Trail made for slow going from Zeta Pass to Carter Dome. We had 3 sets of snowshoes out and back so we left that section in pretty good condition however, we passed 2 without snowshoes heading to the Dome on our return trip to Zeta pass so there is no telling how they left the trail. After passing them we did note some post holes that were left in their wake. Carter-Moriah Trail from Zeta pass to North Carter was a combination of mostly consolidated trail with many areas of snow drifts. 4 sets of snowshoes were on the trail today so it is in pretty good shape. Snowshoes on the ridge are needed to prevent postholes and churning of the unconsolidated trail. |
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 | Name: |
Chief |
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 | E-Mail: |
chief.geiger@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-16 |
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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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