| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Middle Carter, South Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Camp Dodge Cutoff, Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 8, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Big crossing on Carter Dome had some very slick ice covered rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Still tons of blowdown between South Carter and Zeta Pass, however those who have removed many limbs and smaller blowdowns have made it much easier to pass. Still expect a few crawl unders, crawl overs, walk around etc. May even need to remove your pack for one in a particularly poor spot. Huge thanks to those who have done this work. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Tucker had a blast in his first snow of the year. Saw three other pups out enjoying the day as well. |
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 | Comments: |
Dry clear trail up to about the junction of Imp and North Carter. I bare booted to the ridge but traction could be used, Traction required on the ridge due to very icy conditions. Used spikes across ridge and a short ways down Carter Dome. There is an inch or so of crusty snow across most of the ridge helping with grip. Some icy spots the entire way out to parking lot but avoidable for the most part with bare boots. All this will change tonight obviously. |
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 | Name: |
Dave K and Tucker |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mthiker100@yahoo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-09 |
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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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