| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Ridge Trail, Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 9, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One car in the morning and six cars in the afternoon. Most visitors were viewing Diana's Bath. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossing a half mile past Diana's bath was easy to cross in the morning, but by the afternoon there were no rocks to cross. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There was one tree down but easy to duck under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One Dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
No Bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
The Attitash Trail leading past Diana's bath was mostly dry with some small sections of standing water. There were a few sections of black ice on the bottom of the Red Ridge Trail, but passable. The exposed ledges were mostly dry. Encountered sections of ice on the Moat Mountain Trail leading up to the summit of North Moat. Two guys navigated the ice with microspikes, but I chose crampons. Windy at the top with great views of the Presidentials. Attempted to make it a loop, but the north side of the Moat Mountain Trail had very thick blue ice leading down the steeps. I chose to turn back and head down the way I came. A party of three ascended the north side of the trail and reported significant ice. Great day to be out in the White Mountains. |
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 | Name: |
Brian |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-09 |
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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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