| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, South Hale (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, North Twin Trail, Fire Wardens Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 29, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the only two cars at Little River Rd. Room for about ten cars now. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing except feeder streams to Little River. Snowbridges still haven't completely formed and these had to be jumped or hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns but trees are leaning significantly from the new snow this week. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none. |
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 | Comments: |
Fire Wardens Tr is now broken out to Hale. A big thank you to the Back Country Skiers that had broken it out to well above the glades ending at the view spot of the Presis. We broke through about 6"-8" of new snow from there to Hale.
Broke trail on Lend-a-Hand for about a mile to the swampy area at the start of the BW. Began the BW but found the going extremely tough due to spruce traps and snow depth on average of 2.5'. We only managed about 300 yds and decided to turn back. South Hale will still be there next summer. It was a wonderful day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
Fran & Karen |
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 | E-Mail: |
maineri@mertrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-29 |
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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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