| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carter Dome, Mt. Hight, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 3, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At 6AM there were about 8 open spots for parking at 19 Mile Brook Trailhead. Full at 1PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One wooden bridge and one plank bridge on 19 Mile Brook Trail, some flowing water on the trail and open waterbars also. Carter dome Trail had some open and flowing water up to the second crossing. Above that the trail was a packed superhighway with some postholes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck under and step over blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 3 dogs today. |
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 | Comments: |
A great day with temps from 0 to 16, clear sky early then high overcast from the approaching storm. Started hike with my headlamp. Saw about 20 hikers and 3 dogs. Nice views from Mt. Hight. Used stabilicers for traction. Cold temps provided a good hard packed and solid footpath. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-04 |
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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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