| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhacks, Davis Path, Isolation summit spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About a 1/2 dozen or so vehicles in the Rocky Branch lot off NH route 16 at the start; half that at the end. Lot was icy with a thin layer of fresh snow over the ice |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues of note on the actual trails. |
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 | Comments: |
The trails and bushwhacks were well packed out for most of the way to the summit, with the last bit of the Iso Express bushwhack, Davis Path, and Isolation summit spur not so packed out. It did get a lot better on the way down as more snowshoers going up helped pack it down. That said, it was really hiker's choice whether to wear snowshoes or spikes- postholing was minimal, even if one wore spikes.
Snowed all day, with the heaviest snow falling near and at the summit, but there was no wind at all except on the summit ledges. Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere up there for sure. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-17 |
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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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