| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 12, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was near full by 10am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Small stream near trail head easily crossed: ice bridge on the way up, rock hop on the way down. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two guys were brushing the Carriage Rd just North of the Glencliff Int. Great job! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs seemed to be having a good time. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Bare-booted the first mile or so. Minor trail ice was encountered, micro spikes worked great. Snow in the center of the trail (monorail) was well packed. Some post-holing when stepping off the track. Spur trail to South Peak was unpacked, and snowshoes were required to and from (though only worn on the "from"). Carriage Rd to summit from Glencliff int. could be bare booted (post-holing every 4th or 5th step!), but snowshoes made it much, much, easier. Clear and windy on the peak. Snow began to deteriorate on the descent. Great care is needed when going down the steep sections on Glencliff trail. Mushy snow caused a few slip and slides; no injuries, just embarrassment. What a great day to hike the Moose! #31 for yours truly. |
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 | Name: |
Craig M. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-13 |
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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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