| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sawyer River Rd still closed but repairs have been done and it should be opening soon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were east to rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown at the start of Signal Ridge Tr. Easy to go over/under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Marlie and Brewer had a great time. Lots of stream crossing down low and snow up high to drink. |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw a few mosquitoes at lower elevations on the way out. |
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 | Comments: |
Dry trail up to about 3000' No need for gaitors until then. A few icy spots but easy to get around. At 3000' near the long traverse the monorail starts and microspikes worked well although I saw a few using snowshoes. I was worrird after reading the TRs from Friday that snowshoes would be necessary. I decided to leave them behind anyway and was treated to a nicely packed trail of melting snow and frozen monorail. We made excellent time on the way down after having the summit to ourselves for nearly an hour.
14 miles 9hr 10 min 3900' elev + |
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 | Name: |
IQuest |
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 | E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-16 |
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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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