Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 18, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the lot off Rt. 16. We were second vehicle in at 6:40. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossed Rocky Brook six (6) times (3 up 3 back) from the Rocky Branch/Isolation junction north to Davis Path. although others preceded us, light traction and poles were a basic necessity to crossing. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were passable but tight in areas with minor blowdowns likely from the night before that could be crossed either over or under. Thanks to all who cleared the way. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none |
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| Bugs: |
None, if you don't count Canada jays at the summit |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a single red microspike at the west bank of the second crossing. |
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| Comments: |
A mild and virtually windless day. Accompanied Len on his 45th. Three to go! |
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| Name: |
paul |
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| E-Mail: |
pknapik65@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-19 |
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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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