| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 26, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lotsa room, plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Upper RB crossing: Snowbridge looked a tad thin in the middle but supported 200+ lbs. today! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Thanks to the Isolation Trail blowdown clearers! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are lots of wet spots still, so watch doggy pads for stickage/snowballing. |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks to all the hikers in the previous 3 days who broke out the Engine Hill bushwhack. Current route is 1.25 miles trail to trail, well packed, and does some interesting zig-zagging w/ nice views of Isolation on the northern end. :) Always fun to experience different routes on Engine Hill; the birch glades are so beautiful that it's hard to go "wrong" IMO.
We encountered 7 hikers, all but 2 who were in snowshoes. Snowshoes are still the way to go, especially with new snow in the forecast. (We did 'spike/bareboot RBT to/from almost the height of land.)
On the summit we were treated to hardly a breeze and the stunning vista of WHITE Presi's against a steely gray sky, the perfect setting to celebrate the finish of the Calendar Year Grid with a small bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Will post some sort of summary on blog in a few days; until then, have a bit more hiking to do before New Years!
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 | Name: |
Snowflea and Fancypants |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.runsuerun.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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