| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Kidder Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wapack Trail, Kidder Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
In the hiker lot off NH 124 in New Ipswich. This lot is not plowed in winter and was a sheet of ice today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wapack Trail now follows the route of the former Wapack Link from the NH 124 parking lot. Kidder Mtn. Trail had a couple blowdowns and one leaner. The summit sign (not at the high point) is also broken. |
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 | Comments: |
A short walk up to an underrated gem of the Wapack Range.
Ground conditions were a mix of blue and black ice, frozen snow pack, and bare ground. I started in my old pair of spikes, but took them off soon after as they were not really needed. All icy areas were avoidable. The summit of Kidder has no snow or ice at all, just sunny, dry ledge.
A beautiful afternoon on top with wide views to the south. Boston was clearly visible in the distance. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-20 |
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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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