| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Doublehead, South Doublehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Doublehead Ski Trail, Old Path, New Path, spur path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 27, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The former parking area at the start of Doublehead Lane is closed and signed no parking. A new parking area (clearly signed) is roadside along Dundee Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor drainages are open. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of leaners on NP headed toward South Doublehead. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. I saw a couple. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
All trails were frozen solid, even with the warmer temps. The ski trail was a sidewalk the whole way. OP has areas of ice descending from North Doublehead and also dropping off the ridge, but there is enough firm snow to offer good traction. NP was less consolidated and choppy but still solid over to South Doublehead. The spur path to the "extra" bumps was the same. I didn't not drop off the ridge on NP, but a couple I talked to came up that way and said it was very icy. As the snow cover melts and loosens, the ice will be more of an issue. Conditions were perfect for spikes round-trip today.
Excellent views from the assorted viewpoints on both peaks. A great day out! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-27 |
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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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