| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem on the water crossings |
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 | Comments: |
Got an early start (5:30am) today after dealing with the sticky snow on Pierce and Eisenhower yesterday. I wanted to get most of this hike done without having to dig the snow out of my spikes every few steps. 19 Mile Brook was mostly clear with some black ice and ice floes which could be traversed with care. The snow started showing up on Carter Dome Trail, but was relatively minor, at the most 2-3 inches. However, lurking under it, especially up high, were ice floes which had to be carefully traversed. At Zeta Pass, the snow deepened. The monorail on Carter Moriah Trail is stable and the amount of snow is melting every day. The ice on the south side of South Carter is navigable with care, and on the north side of Carter is worse. Going up to North Carter wasn't too icy. The snow didn't get sticky until about 10:30 on the ridge, and descending Carter Dome Trail the icy sections were softening. By the afternoon, 19 Mile Brook Trail had lost a lot of the ice and snow that was there in the morning. With the warming weather, the snow will go fast! |
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 | Name: |
Kate |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-09 |
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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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