Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Eagle Cliff, NH |
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| Trails: |
Greenleaf Trail, bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 2, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Cannon Tram lot - tram is closed currently |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
several large blowdowns up the lower portion of Greenleaf trail |
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| Lost and Found: |
found a decent stainless steel water bottle with its top still intact - quart size - on the cliffs - still had some red drink of some kind inside |
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| Comments: |
I didn't use traction up to the col to Lafayette, but, I probably should have - it was very difficult due to thick ice. When I switched to bushwhack mode in the col, I put on the micros - woods still had some deep snow and ice but too many blowdowns to even think about snowshoes. I slipped in a few holes on the way up. I went too far left uphill and had to crawl up the steep rocks and tree areas. On the descent, I picked good herd paths and didn't end up getting sucked into the ravine on the left this time. Views a little cloudy from the top but always fun. I didn't go down to the lower outlook. Quite scrappy near the top and some thick woods I unfortunately hit this time (on ascent). |
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| Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-02 |
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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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