| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
White Dot Trail, Cascade Link, Spellman Trail, Pumpelly Trail, Cascade Links Birchtoft, Hinkley Trail, Harling Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Park Headquarters. Store/fee collection not open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
hop-able |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Heavy Ice laden trees blocking trail that will melt soon and hopefully will stand tall once again. Broken tops of trees and branches were often littered over the trial and forest at higher elevations. Trails well marked and signed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Smart dogs would rather stay home |
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 | Comments: |
April Foolish trail bagging was on my mind today. Lovely clear day, barely a breath of wind and bountiful sunshine made for a pleasant day that required patience and purposeful steps. The day started out sweet with enough snow that I could skate on my tele skis up the trail. Halfway up the Spellman Trail I fought the ice covered leaning trees while smashing my stiff boots into the firm ice and snow to make steps. I did know it would be icy and difficult but by the time I hit the ridge my thoughts of summiting were long gone. Ice fell from the trees and covered the icy trail with thousands of little ice cubes. Best part of the day was the fun ski down the Birchtoft before the snow got very soft and slow. Slogged on and enjoyed the day very much. Only person I saw all day was one that was leaving the parking lot as I was gearing up. A few more warm days and all the ice will be gone. |
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 | Name: |
Nordic Gal |
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 | E-Mail: |
amybike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-01 |
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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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