| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Full-parked on road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few large blowdowns Cleared some water bars |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Felt bad for a few dogs being dragged up summit cone--nice hike for hiking dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes out but not biting |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Hope hiker found his glasses--about halfway up right before switchbacks he thought. |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted entire day as did all but one hiker seen. Would bring microspikes however if doing this hike again in next 7 days. Snow first encountered above falls increasing to 2-3 feet. All very hard packed with no postholing but looked like snowshoes might be helpful on Middle Sister Cutoff (as no recent tracks here). Poles helpful on way down but spikes would have one cruising if you don't like a little sliding. Only about 15 feet of ice on trail but this could easily change. All in all a fairly safe, easy hike compared to conditions you may find on the 4000's right now. No snow or ice near summit area. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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 | E-Mail: |
cockerbuff@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-04-26 |
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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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