| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mexico, Mt. Paugus (South Peak), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cabin Trail, Big Rock Cave Trail, Old Paugus Trail, Lawrence Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 8, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked roadside on 113A in the pullouts at Brook Path. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing of Whiten Brook accomplished on damp rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Big Rock Cave Trail in good shape. Old Paugus has many blowdowns, many of which appear to be old. Lawrence was in good shape as well. Cabin Trail between Whitin Brook and BRC had a few blowdowns (and was very wet in spots), including one crown of a tree in the trail, which had a flagged path around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs would have a lot of trouble on the icy upper portions of Old Paugus and Lawrence. |
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 | Comments: |
We bet on the weather, and won! Trails were soggy for the most part, but drier than expected. Ice started at around 2300', making sections of Old Paugus and upper Lawrence treacherous without spikes. Bushwhacked around a significant ice flow just below the summit on Old Paugus as well. Excellent views from the ledges, though it was windy and cool, so we didn't hang out for long. Cabin for the descent was very pleasant, if not a bit wet. A great day out with Jake and Sam, capped by smoked meat and beers at Yankee Smokehouse! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-09 |
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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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