| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Toll Road, White Arrow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 10, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of room at the Old Toll Road parking area off route 124. This trailhead won't be staffed until 15 April (I think), but there shouldn't be any access issues other than occasional mud. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No real crossings, but snowmelt did create some small seasonal ones. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs on the mountain or in Monadnock State Park. |
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 | Bugs: |
Smacked what appeared to be a snow flea off the back of my neck, but other than that, zip. |
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 | Comments: |
The walk on Old Toll Rd. was a mix of dry and wet ground- no issues here. The White Arrow Trail, once I got onto it, was a mess. Lots of mud, running water, slush, slick ice, and mushy spring snow. Particularly going down, my microspikes had trouble gripping the snow due to the soft, mushy consistency, but it was better than barebooting. Still potential for deep postholing above treeline, but conditions were so bony that snowshoes are total overkill.
Aside from the sloppy trail conditions, this was an absolutely gorgeous day to hike one of my "regulars". Hiked the whole way up, and part of the way down, in shorts with no shirt- it was that warm. Looking forward to summer! |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-10 |
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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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