Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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| Trails: |
Champney Brook Trail, Piper Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 4, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots. 6 cars at 10:30 am |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
You can avoid the initial crossing by walking a yards east and following a very apparent herd path. Other crossings were very easy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Large tree at about 2 miles. Soil erosion on herd path around this obstacle. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Sasha did well. Met only one other dog, a very friendly spaniel |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Great day out before the rain hits. The falls are going strong. The monorail was compact and slippery on descent. It started about 2800'. It was easy to walk on either side of it. I would have used spikes but forgot them in the car. No snow or ice on Chocura. |
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| Name: |
Sasha and i |
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| E-Mail: |
Dtafilowski@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-05 |
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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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