Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Scar Ridge - West Peak, NH |
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| Trails: |
Bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 26, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Discovery TH which was plowed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossed the Hancock Branch of the Pemi across from the Discovery Trailhead on snow-and ice bridges. They were a little sketchy but we found a crossing we were comfortable with. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Lost my safety goggles on the bushwhack |
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| Comments: |
From the Discovery TH, we crossed the Kanc, headed down to the river and found a decent crossing, then bushwhacked up one of Scar’s Northeast ridges. Decent woods down low, got progressively thicker as we climbed. Saw faint signs of a herd path here and there as the ridge narrowed. Gained the top of the ridge on the bump east of the summit - pretty easy traverse over.
Great snow conditions for bushwhacking - nice solid surface with a few inches fresh snow. Getting a little sticky and soft on the descent.
Thanks to Leah for joining us for on this surprisingly quick trip up West Scar. |
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| Name: |
Jeff & Karine |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-26 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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