Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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| Trails: |
Champney Brook Trail, Piper Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking Champney Falls lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The immediate bridge from trailhead is out. Short detour on road to other side of brook. No other crossing issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One minor stepover. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Our Lab had no problems, but we did carry her harness and a piece of rope just in case. |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
none |
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| Comments: |
4" of new powder over packed treadway. After coming out of the trees we switched to crampons. Probably wise as two people wearing microspikes were stymied by some extended patches of ice. |
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| Name: |
Kraken |
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| E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-03-23 |
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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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