| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, North Carter, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wild River Trail, Black Angel Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Moriah Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 10, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking and a pit toilet |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Wild River Crossing on Black Angel was rock hoppable but the water is deep if you misstep. Crossings above that were easy. About 3/4 up toward the ridge there are significant blow down. Crawl-unders, climb-overs and walk arounds. Something for everyone. Two small ledges on the shoulder of Mt Hight were a moderate challenge to get up and over. Wet spots along ridge were very wet especially ascending Moriah. Considerable ice on the open ledge descending N Carter. A few tenths down Moriah brook trail it is very boggy\swampy. Several mud pits swallowed our feet. Upper 3-4 crossings were easy but last 3 required wading across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wilderness area... The blazes on Black Angel and Moriah Brook Trails are seldom seen. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Water, Mud, moose sigh and more mud. Terra had a great time. |
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 | Comments: |
It was one of the most interesting loops that we have done. Unique topography, views, flora and dozens of pretty water crossings. Unfortunately we missed much that Moriah Brook Trail had to offer because it became dark a mile or so after we started. It was fun to actually have to pull out a map and carefully follow signs of the trail. Care needs to be taken on the crossings. Lots of herd paths as hikers search for the safest way to cross. It is probably much easier in daylight |
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 | Name: |
TimC |
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 | E-Mail: |
tjcharboneau(at)roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-10-11 |
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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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