| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stairs Mountain, Mt. Resolution, Mt. Crawford, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Stairs Mountain Spur, Mt. Parker Trail, bushwhack, Mt. Crawford Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking off Rt. 302 in lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing on Davis Path was careful rock-hop on trail proper, rest were easy hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple blowdowns on Davis here and there, mostly beyond Mt. Crawford. None were a major problem. Mt. Parker Trail was clear for the short stretch I was on. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water (at the moment) here and there right on/by the trail except between Mt. Parker and Stairs Mtn. |
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 | Bugs: |
None seen/found - cold and wind kept them away. |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted all the way to Stairs Mountain. Put microspikes on coming down to Stairs Col after falling (hard) on unseen ice on the first rock face descending to the Col...wore them until near the col, put them back on for the first ledge going to Resolution, otherwise was able to avoid the little bits here and there. Most spots were clear of ice, just a thin coating on some of the rocks. Nothing needed to get to/from Crawford though.
Dusting of snow from the overnight/morning fall, never more than 1-2", gone by afternoon where sun hit things. Lot of standing water on trail between Mt. Crawford and Mt. Parker Trail, thin ice crust with water below.
Bushwhacked from the stream on Mt. Parker Trail to true (NE) summit of Resolution, thick going in places, easier near the summit.
Saved Crawford for way down as skies were cloudy in morning. Great views from all 3 summits plus ledges here and there. Very windy when out of trees, fine in the trees. Clear, cool, and windy, but a great day out hitting these 3 peaks. Only saw one person beyond Mt. Crawford, he was heading to Isolation and RB#2 shelter for the night. |
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 | Name: |
madmattd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-30 |
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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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