Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Moat Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Moat Mountain trailhead on Passaconaway Road, slushy in the lot, some ice, but no problems for the vehicles parked there. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One birch deadfall stepover below the first ledges. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one out with its human enjoying the day. |
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| Bugs: |
Few buzzing around. |
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| Comments: |
Certainly did NOT feel like winter today! Trail mostly clear, some icy patches down low at the start, and a few up high, none requiring traction (spikes got a free ride today). Trail is ~95% snow/ice free, though the wet rocks higher up made for some slippery footing. Hiked in trail runners, and got down to shorts and a t-shirt, exceedingly comfortable! Saw two others descending as I ascended, had the summit to myself, and spent a while soaking in the views and the warmth. No trip to any of the Moats is complete without a trip to the Moat after! |
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| Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-16 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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