| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 30, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sawyer River Road closed. Parking area is rutted with ice. Careful or the car will get stuck. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first significant water crossing was moving very swiftly and was very high for crossing with my pup Isis. We turned back after watching someone fall in. He kept going and hopefully summited or turned around to take care of frostbite. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All is well on Signal Ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Isis had a good day and enjoyed being out. She got cold while trying to negotiate the water crossing and I opted to turn back to look out for her. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
A decent time out there and yes, I wish that I could have negotiated the water crossing. It was not so much the crossing but the return trip when I was tired that had me concerned. Plus, Isis was shivering a little from the cold. At 15lbs, short legs, and even with her double coat, she still gets chilled. I will get this one next time once some snow falls and the water level returns to normal. Dog owners may want to take care at this crossing. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel and Isis |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-30 |
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 | Link: |
 https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2013/11/attempting-carrigain.html |
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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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