| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kearsarge North Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kearsarge North Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is parking for 8 or so cars at the trail head. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are no significant water crossings on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in good shape only couple of step overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
It might be tough for dogs up high on the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not many bugs at all. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a black glove and put it up on a rock at the start of the ledges. |
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 | Comments: |
A pretty day for a hike today. I started at 6:00 AM with a headlight and was on top by 8:00 AM. The trail is a little slippery down low in the trees but soon becomes dry and easy walking. There is little or no snow anywhere. On the ledges there is a little ice which you can easily go around. Once you get up on the shoulder of the mountain there is big ice and traction is a must. The trail is just one big ice flow for the last 1/4 to 1/2 mile to the tower. A beautiful day at the tower, Washington was in the clear and the views were great. Watch the ice on the steps though. A sign says to not wear spikes inside but climb the stairs before you take them off. |
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 | Name: |
japerk57 |
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 | E-Mail: |
japerk57 at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-04 |
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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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