Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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| Trails: |
Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 28, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A few cars at Winslow State Park (fee). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Three trail crews out on Winslow Trail, building new rock steps in some eroded spots. Lots of blowdown along the sides of both trails, like a microburst came through, though the trails themselves are clear. |
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| Bugs: |
Flying around, but the wind was enough to keep them at bay. |
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| Comments: |
A nice short hike with weather closing in all around. Windy but warm at the summit, with passing sun, and dramatic clouds. Only saw the trail crews and a couple ascending Barlow. I'd like to return in winter to check out skiing possibilities. |
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| Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-29 |
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| Link: |
https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com |
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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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