| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 18, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fully cleared |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
3 minor blowdowns, none are problematic |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Brought our pup. Had a blast for the most part, but the cold wind at the summit was less fun (we got her back down before it was a problem.) |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was well packed, perfect for snowshoes, but I am hesitant to recommend microspikes. It's all packed powder, but it isn't frozen together. Near the summit, snow is still drifting into the trail or eroding the snowpack and leaving a monorail. We met 2 hikers coming down who both had microspikes and they warned of deep drifts and softness on the trail (before they noticed our snowshoes). No postholes yet, but they are coming soon... AMAZING views of Mt Washington! |
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 | Name: |
Tom J |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-18 |
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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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