Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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| Trails: |
Wilmot Trail, Barlow Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter parking is somewhat limited but you can park along the road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is clear |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of ice but Lauky had no problems with it. |
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| Comments: |
Be sure to bring traction. The ice flows are enormous. I've never before seen ice flows of the magnitude found on the Wilmot trail. The Barlow trail also has a lot of ice but it is not as steep and more easily passed. With traction you will not have any problems. |
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| Name: |
Ed'n Lauky |
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| E-Mail: |
Ednlauky@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-17 |
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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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