| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 23, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ravine Lodge Road open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All major water crossings had bridges, thanks to DMC. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Slight detour in the trail due to prior storm damage. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Best part of winter hiking: NO BUGS! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for a hike. Clouds were passing over the summit but not blocking the view. Had great views to the east and west although the Franconia Ridge was shrouded in clouds. Windy and cold on the summit. Layer up before you leave the tree line.
Due to rain the day before, the trail is actually more treacherous at the lower elevations because of ice. Once you get into the snow then the traction is better. Some drifts near the summit. I made the entire hike without my Micro-spikes but I would highly recommend them. |
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 | Name: |
Roger Denison |
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 | E-Mail: |
rdenisonh@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-25 |
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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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