| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 30, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The three parking spaces at the trailhead on Bangor Street were filled; we parked near the Gorham town center and from there took the short walk to the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in decent shape. There are two small-diameter, step-over blowdowns on the trail prior to (north of) Mt. Surprise. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not an issue. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Our goal for the day was Mt. Moriah -- but we made the mistake of bringing only light traction, and as such it became a bit cumbersome and time-consuming working around the constant rivers of steep, thick ice we encountered in the half mile past Mt. Surprise. Light traction was barely enough for going up; traction would have been preferred for making it down safely. We'll try again once more snow has fallen.
Nonetheless, it was simply a great day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
Pancks and Tesco Heaney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-01 |
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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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