| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Winslow Park Road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
the road to the park off of kearsarge mountain road is not plowed in winter, but ample space is plowed out for cars at the gate. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
the road was snowmobile packed up to the summer parking. winslow trail had packed snow/loose frozen granular with significant ice flows along much of its middle section. the upper ledges were snow covered and free of ice and the summit area was mostly open rock with minimal snow/ice. barlow trail was also hard packed with minimal ice except in a couple short sections.
aggressive light traction recommended for all the ice. hillsound microspikes were just about perfect.
nice impromptu afternoon hike up kearsarge. cold up high and the light winds packed quite a bite, but blue skies, full sun and great views to go along with it. thanks to cynthia for a good hike.
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-08 |
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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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