| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 23, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot had a few fresh inches that weren't plowed. i was the third car in the morning...full lot in the afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the river crossing is bridged, however step quickly. ice is not thick. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a couple of leaners on OT, but easily walked under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
didn't see any, but i guess any strong hiking dog could do it. might need a boost up the bypass. |
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 | Bugs: |
frozen |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
did this hike two years ago in winter conditions (much like they were today), but since it wasn't officially winter then, i had to come back today. oof, this a killer way to do the osceolas. it was challenging 2 yrs ago and no less so today. wore snowshoes from car to car and i wish everyone who was out there today had worn them as well, as then the trail would've been nicely packed. plenty of folks out. even though high winds were predicted, it was not an issue and i enjoyed a chat with a fellow hiker, the sunshine, and views from the remains of where a fire tower once stood (the 20 yds to the true summit of osceola hadn't been broken out until i stomped thru.) on my descent ran into a familiar face and finally got to meet the founding member of Random. :) |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-24 |
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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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