| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail, Stony Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No parking issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some of the lower crossings on Stony Brook were flowing pretty good, but I was still able to pick and choose which rocks to use. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are blow downs on both trails. Was able to step over/around all of them |
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 | Comments: |
Conditions were something today. Trace snow down low and didnt even put microspikes on until Surprise, but I definitely could have. Snow depths probably at most were around 4" of fluff, but that concealed unavoidable ice. I wish I would have had something like a K-10/hillsound pro/ or even my petzl lynx crampons. The microspikes didn't cut it and I think my downhill was arguably slower having to be very cautious about foot placement. The thaw/freeze cycle didn't do the trail any favors. The most reliable traction was had when I could find the monorail under the fresh snow. |
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 | Name: |
Matt |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-21 |
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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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