| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lake Solitude, White Cliff Overlook, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Andrew Brook Trail, Solitude Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for half a dozen cars roadside on Mountain Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues - had bridges or stepping stones |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
several leaners evenly spaced |
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 | Comments: |
After a fun morning at Pats Peak, time to get away from the crowds. Most people were on microspikes. I opted for snowshoes as I am much faster on them and don't have footing issues with them. Some scouting around the bony sections but overall quick ascent. Near the outlook, full crampons would only be slight overkill - the ice there has big consequences if your spikes aren't sharp. My Tubbs snowshoes are very aggressive - no trouble climbing up all the ice. Distant views and Lake Solitude very solid - I walked across only 1 end. Super nice out. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-10 |
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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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