| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, North Straightback, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Major-Straightback Link, Straightback-Anna Link, Quarry Trail, Quarry Spur, Express Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 18, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking space at this time of year |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing on Quarry Spur frozen over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There was just enough of a dusting of snow to allow Lauky to rehydrate himself. Most of the hike is fairly easy. |
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 | Comments: |
As we were coming down the ledges, I moved to my right to avoid some ice. I thought I was on a herd trail that would take me back to the Mt. Major trail but discovered after a bit that I was on an unmarked trail which my GPS indicated was cutting diagonally back to the parking lot. In other words, a shortcut!And with very good footing! About 100 yards in from the junction with the Boulder trail there is a sign that says "Express Trail." There were no other signs or markings on this trail but it was nevertheless easy to follow. If you did not know what you were doing, however, it would not be that easy to locate this trail at either end. |
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 | Name: |
Ed 'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Boondeck@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-19 |
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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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