Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Kearsarge North Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Kearsarge North Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 9, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We got a late start, so we ended up parking along the side of Hurricane Mountain Road, taking care not to block any driveways. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None of any significance. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a couple of minor blowdowns spotted. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs, saw lots of happy pups! |
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| Bugs: |
Got my first black fly bite. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
Hiked this one for my GF's 52WAV list, and also to try and get clear views, which I've never had up here. ;)
All trails were dry except for the final third, with some mud and icy monorail, which could be avoided. The gully crossing was tricky, with slippery mud and ice to contend with. Still snow trapped in there as well. It was easier on the return trip. It was dry once out on the summit ledges, no problem there.
Hazy views from the summit with the warm and humid air, but still nice. Next time I think we will come up Weeks Brook Trail to check out the southeast approach. |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-10 |
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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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