| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Pack Monadnock, Pack Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wapack Trail, Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is no fee to park at Paved Lot on Old Mountain Road. This is the beginning of the Wapack Trail in NH. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the Water Crossings were low and easy to cross. Be careful on Wood Rails on crossings. Very Slippery with ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Huge Blowdown blocking trail at about 1/4 mile in. You have to go around to right. Chainsaw will be needed. Numerous blowdowns all the way up to Pack Monadnock. Chainsaw needed for at least two more. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs must be leashed. |
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 | Bugs: |
One Fly buzzed by my head. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Met up with Bad Weather Dave. Started hiking at 7:00 a.m. Snow on all trails with about 1 inch to 4 inches in spots. Very Slippery on the down hills. Beautiful day but very hazy along the horizon. We broke off some branches where we could but a major crew is needed with Chain Saws to clean up the trail after the Hurricane blew through that region. Cliff Trail was challenging for a short distance to the cliffs.
Bird Watchers on top of Pack Monadnock with some wild scopes for viewing. Did not use traction but you needed to be careful. Took some great shots. Great trail. |
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 | Name: |
Stephen (Frontpointing) |
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 | E-Mail: |
sbplatkin2316@cox.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-11 |
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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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