| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice bridges are in good shape over the two mid-sized crossings on Lincoln Brook. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few large blow downs on the Owl's Head path, both ascending and going across the ridge. Otherwise, not too bad considering the storm. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Piper came along and had no issues. Go ahead and bring them. |
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 | Comments: |
Wore snow shoes from about a mile in on LW and left them on for the remainder of the day. Followed tracks until about a quarter mile beyond Black Pond, where it appears that whoever went before me decided they'd rather turn around than go all the way. From there, it was 6" or so of new snow on top of the previously established foot path. Black Pond 'whack is in good shape and super easy to follow (no spurs/diversions). Brutus is also great, though it was a chore to break. A few big blow downs on the way up, but nothing you can't get past. Lots of drifting on top of the ridge, and I'm sure it's already filled in again. Herdpath wasn't the easiest to follow on top of the ridge, so be careful. |
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 | Name: |
Nate Weeks |
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 | E-Mail: |
npweeks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-23 |
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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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