| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Roberts, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Roberts Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 18, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ossipee Park Road was well plowed. The parking area itself wasn't plowed when we got there, but before we started the hike, a plow came by and plowed it for us. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one, very small and easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The lower part of the trail goes around an active horse pasture, so dogs should definitely be leashed in that area. |
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 | Bugs: |
None - gotta love winter! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nada. |
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 | Comments: |
We were the first on the trail after about 4 inches of snow fell overnight. Trail is now packed all the way to the summit. Some substantial icy sections under the snow, including several of the steeper climbs. Caution is needed in those areas. Not as much ice in the evergreen section near the top. Icy conditions on some of the hills were perfect for butt-sliding, though. Small areas of exposed rock on the upper open ledges and not much exposed rock lower down, though that will probably change with the warming temperatures this week. Amazing and beautiful hike with perfect weather and lots of fresh snow! |
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 | Name: |
GN |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-18 |
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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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