| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Shannon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Yellow-Orange Trail, Yellow Trail, Blue-Yellow Trail, Blue Trail, Red Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Hidden Valley Scout Camp lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bigger one bridged where it flows out of wetland, but downstream it was a rock hop on the Red Tr, flow is steady, rocks icy. We opted to shimmy across a large hemlock that was down over the stream. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good conditions overall, but one big oak blow down on Red Tr near the junction with Blue Trail. Chainsaw would be best. Duck under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure! Saw some prints from some pups |
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 | Comments: |
Hard crusty snow today, bare booted with no problem, snowshoes and traction were not needed and rode the pack today. I did check off light traction as some may feel more comfortable with it in spots. Some ice flows here and there that were avoidable.
Clockwise loop over Mt. Shannon. Nice lake views from the ledges, and some nice interior views of the Belknaps going down the Blue/Yellow trail.
So many fun critter tracks in the snow.
Happy New Year! |
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 | Name: |
Playshookytohike |
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 | E-Mail: |
Playshookytohike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-31 |
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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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