| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Resolution, Mt. Parker, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Mt. Parker Trail, bushwhack, Mt. Langdon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 4, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Minimal room at Mt. Langdon Trail trailhead, however there are two good sized lots across the road on either side of the bridge. Plenty of room at large Davis Path lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
On lower parts of Davis Path and Mt. Langdon Trail - rock hoppable on wet and/or slippery rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Took out some blowdowns, but many remain. Mostly clear up to Crawford Dome spur, but blowdowns start thereafter. Removed or limbed some on Davis Path beyond there, but a few will require an axe. On Mt. Parker Trail, there are quite a few between Resolution and Parker. Also a few south of there. Axe will be needed. Brushing really needed between those peaks as well. |
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 | Comments: |
Snow/ice started perhaps halfway to thirds of the way up the Davis Path to the Crawford Dome spur. Due to icy ledges, bitter winds, and limited visibility, we skipped Crawford Dome and continued to the Mt. Parker Trail. This section had some isolated patches of ice, as well as some areas of mud and standing water. Ground was generally not frozen, though a few areas were setting up.
Some of the angle ledges on the side of Mt. Resolution on the Mt. Parker Trail had ice, making for tricky going. The bushwhack to the highpoint was unpleasant, due to bitter winds and wet/snowy woods. Limited views from the open summit area (highest point in my two visits seems to be a small tree with a cairn built into it) due to the blowing snow.
Generally a dusting of snow in the upper elevations (half inch max), with the ground not yet frozen. Wet going in places between the peaks due to a brushy corridor. Conditions were a little bit more tolerable on Mt. Parker, though still bitter and windy.
Walked back into fall on the way down from Mt. Parker, but had slow going due to slippery leaves. Once over Oak Ridge and out of the wilderness, one enters the year or so old logged area. Plenty of signs, so it should be generally easy to follow as the woods grow back in.
Mostly sunny forecast for this area never panned out. We never put on Microspikes, but some may have preferred them on a few of the icy ledge areas around Crawford Dome and Resolution for short stretches (especially if descending). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-04 |
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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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