Black Mountain - Middle Peak - Black Mountain Ski Trail - 12-27-2014

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Black Mountain - Middle Peak, NH

	Trails:	Black Mountain Ski Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, December 27, 2014

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty of parking although a little icy.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	No Problem

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	John Thompson - volunteer for the USFS who adopted this trail was clearing some trees off the upper part of the trail today. Hats off to him and other volunteers!

	Dog-Related Notes:	None

	Bugs:	Hibernating

	Lost and Found:	Found some kindling and a lighter and returned to the owner.


	Comments:	A blue bird day in the Whites. The Black Mountain Ski Trail is mostly covered in snow although there were several running water crossings easily crossed with the snow melting in the above average temperatures. Used micro-spikes both up and down from the summit for superb footing on both granular and loose snow conditions. There are some views on the summit but is slowly getting choked out from conifer growth. More info on the link below.

	Name:	Robert Lawrence

	E-Mail:	hiker@hikinginnh.com

	Date Submitted:	2014-12-27

	Link:	https://hikinginnh.com
		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.