| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Chocorua (attempt), Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 13, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot plowed. Trailhead has been moved about 200 feet east on Route 112, as the footbridge was knocked over during one of the recent weather events. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor - hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some stepovers on Champney and a few others near top of Champney/Piper...all could be removed with handsaw (frozen into snowpack). |
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 | Comments: |
Interesting to see what looked to be a sturdy bridge virtually destroyed by a raging brook. Trail was spring snow and probably barebootable up to the first waterfall loop junction. Above there, snowshoes a very good idea...unfortunately, postholes developing. Went above treeline toward Chocorua - northern facing ledges were all covered in a somewhat thick ice. Turned back maybe .1 miles from the summit, as it didn't seem safe to attempt solo, even with crampons. West Side approach may be a much better idea. Returned to Champney Falls Trail, then worked my way over First Sister (strayed from trail a bit, generally frozen granular with a somewhat firm crust) and to Middle Sister. Champney Falls Cutoff had an annoying sideslope for a decent portion of the way - not sign of recent traffic up to Middle Sister prior to today. Generally spring snow below Champney Falls Cutoff. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-03-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/middlesister-2011-0313.php |
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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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