Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Rowe, NH |
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| Trails: |
Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 1, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Gunstock ski area parking lot. Plenty of room at 545 AM. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Lower Ridge Trail (aka Try Me Trail aka access road) had not been plowed after Wednesday's storm, so there was a few inches of snow with a crust up to around the ski jump turnoff. Above there, it had been groomed prior to Wednesday's storm, so similar conditions, but with more base. Very top portion below the tower had been groomed yesterday (via Alpine Ridge ski XC ski trails).
I continued along the ridge toward Gunstock for a sunrise perspective (not much of a display due to clouds). Lots of snow from drifting - probably 3-4 feet deep.
I wore snowshoes roundtrip and found them to be ideal. I don't think the ridge itself would be much fun without them right now! |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-01 |
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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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