| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail, Walden Trail, East Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ferncroft parking plowed with ample space |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Brook crossing at Dicey's Mill site was over rocks and an eroding ice/snow bridge. Alternative was to cross on log spanning brook. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Generally in good condition. Inconsequential blowdowns; one overturned tree on upper reaches of Dicey's Mill trail (walk around) and small tree across East Loop trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Dicey's Mill trail the usual winter highway with firm footing. Down at lower elevations there were short stretches of dirt and rock. Some rocks and roots protruding above snow level. Beyond Rollins junction the snow depths improved although there were some icy spots.
Walden trail was icy in several spots with some glissading on steep sections. Saw some postholing.
East Loop in good shape.
Saw two hikers on the trail one of whom was Silver Fox.
Nice views of nearby Tripyramids, Tecumseh with the ski slopes, Chocorua. Views to the north limited by clouds with only the Hancocks and Signal Ridge visible. Did not bother to venture to the northern outlook but there were tracks on the side path. Great views south to the lake region and Gunstock ski area. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-21 |
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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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