| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 30, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at Mead is gated probably because of deep mud prevent deep ruts until things dry out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
minor ones only |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None to speak of |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Snow is still deep above 2000'. Not as deep as further north, but still deep enough to merit carrying snowshoes even though it doesn't look like snow shoe conditions in the parking lot. I barebooted and didn't posthole due to packed trail, but had it been tad warmer postholing would and will be problem in summit area.
I was kicking my self for not carryig snowshoes as I bushwhacked over to Mt Dinsmore and postholing was a problem. Nice open woods out on ridge. I abandoned Mt Dinsmore but did make to the col as I'd had enough of the postholing. Snow depth varied from traces on the many picturesque ledges to crotch deep due to drifting. Splendidly clear day to be out. Had enough time to explore Mt Israel Road and visit couple of sugar houses. Sweet! Literally! |
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 | Name: |
Jazzbo |
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 | E-Mail: |
rdcaron@rcn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-04-01 |
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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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