| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All snow covered |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns but not too hard to get through |
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 | Comments: |
Were the first ones out on the trail which was well packed out to the side trail to the falls then less packed out after that. Missed a turn to the 5th switchback due to a buried sign, a blow down, and tracks leading straight ahead. Backtracked when we reached open ledges and waist deep snow to realize what had happened. Lots of ice and exposed ledge from treeline to summit. Gentle but chilly breeze on the summit. On the return hike noticed that the buried sign was now visible. Stayed in snowshoes the entire trip. Traction is required particularly climbing the summit cone. |
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 | Name: |
dexhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-22 |
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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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