Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cube, NH |
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| Trails: |
Cross-Rivendell Trail, North Peak Side Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 27, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good parking at the end of Baker Road close to the trailhead, on the west side of the road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown prior to the first ledge outlook, about 8" diam birch. Otherwise clear! |
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| Comments: |
Not a bad day to get out despite the winds! Beautifully maintained trail to the summit of Mt. Cube! Big shout out to the Rivendell Trails Association, as a trail maintainer, for their proactive erosion management. The waterbars are clearly functioning as necessary, especially after that Halloween storm - in an area that saw considerable damage no less.
A little ice here and there, used microspikes on and off round trip, using them primarily heading up the initial ledges to the South summit through to the North. Put them away once I came back down off the ledges, otherwise would've dulled them. Caution is the keyword here if you choose not to use traction, but doable.
A lot of rabbit, deer activity with some mingling racoons and likely a bobcat. Fair views between the clouds and flurries, but missed Moosilauke. A perfect excuse to make another trip once the snow blows in for winter! |
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| Name: |
bria |
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| E-Mail: |
breahmaria@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-27 |
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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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