| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed parking with plenty of spaces |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy stepovers |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blow down that could be stepped over or walked around about halfway up. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple of happy pups along the way, one wearing booties and one not. |
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 | Comments: |
My friend and I hiked Mount Israel to catch the sunrise and full moon. We wore snowshoes the entire way. The trail was nicely packed out other than some snow drift areas in the higher elevations. There were a few ice bulges just beyond the Squam Lake viewpoint. No issues hiking up them and with careful footing, it was possible to avoid them on the way down. We managed to reach the peak just as the sun set. It was beautiful! On the descent, we caught glimpses of the full moon between the trees. Overall, a great snowshoe hike in ideal conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Heidi |
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 | E-Mail: |
heidiproulx@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-02 |
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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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