| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Livermore, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Mountain Road, Crawford Ridgepole Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed turnaround atop Mountain Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Comments: |
The forecast rain/snow mix turned out to be all rain and fog. Yuck. Lost a few inches of snowpack, but full cover (albeit some of it ice/slush) still remains.
Old Mountain Road glacier is growing with slush and running water this afternoon. Glad to have my snowshoes on due to the soft/wet conditions. I suspect Microspikes will be inadequate if the freezes over with the forecast stretch of sub-freezing temperatures moving in.
Crawford Ridgepole Trail has a couple of sections of wall-to-wall ice on the pitch, which will outmatch Microspikes. Mountain snowshoes with crampons or Hillsounds probably a good idea tomorrow.
Dreary afternoon with mist and a brief rain/snow squall around 4:30 and temperatures in the 30s. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-15 |
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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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