| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 21, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
minor water crossings on Ranger trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My 10lb chihuahua did it even with the running water and extended steep ice patches. Saw 3 dogs on the trail all seemed fine. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Canon Ultrasonic Lens cap |
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 | Comments: |
The last mile ascending Lambert to the summit was solid ice with a river of water rushing over it. I had my spikes with me but even with them it was tough going. Most of the way I chose to bushwhack along the outside of the trail.
The Ranger Trail was not nearly as steep or icy as the Lambert trail, however it was a muddy river all the way down. I finally gave up trying to avoid the muddy river and just walked through it. It was easier than bushwhacking around it except for the occasional unexpected mid-shin deep sections. It was a much slower descent than expected. |
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 | Name: |
Roberta DellAnno |
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 | E-Mail: |
bugsandthings@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://solowoodlandwanderer.blogspot.com/2014/04/lots-of-bad-words-muttered-on-this-hike.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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