| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carter Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail, Nickerson Ledge Trail, Carter Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Big lot; bring your $5 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns, one on NLT, some on CLT |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I went beyond Carter Ledges as far as the nasty downslope section on the upper ledges. There was no snow/ice to speak of until a few avoidable patches on Nickerson Ledge Trail and then Carter Ledge Trail. Lots of slippery oak and beech leaves on the steep hardwood section leading to the Carter Ledges, which were clear of snow/ice. Beyond CL - in the shady deepwoods stretch - there is lots of snow in the woods and on trail. Not really a monorail, but you can easily see the packed track. I didn't bother putting on my microspikes. The upper ledges were clear. |
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 | Name: |
John W Parsons |
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 | E-Mail: |
jparsons62752@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-15 |
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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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