| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Lafayette (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 2 other cars in lot today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Super trail markings - thank you trail angel |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water |
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 | Bugs: |
Not with today's winds! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Got a late start and only chose this trail thinking it was mostly secluded from the winds. Which it was - until nearing the Garfield Ridge Trail junction, where the winds must have been 40 mph. Broke my heart to abort probably 0.1 from the GRT junction but it just wasn't feeling fun or safe especially since the hubby was struggling w/ muscle spasms and it was me + the autistic wonderboys against the elements.
Trace snow started right after the 1st long "stairway" on ascent, at about 1.5 mi mark. About 4 inches near summit. Miminal ice though. We ascended wearing just hiking boots but donned micro spikes for the descent, removing them halfway. -Still caught some great views up at Lafayette, Garfield and Cannon. It is always so restorative just to be here. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
MKM@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-29 |
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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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