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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH
Trails
Trails: Carter-Moriah Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: good parking on Bangor rd 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes:  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: two blowdowns; first about 3 1/2 miles and another close to summit 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: OK for experienced dogs that will stay on trail; deep snow off trail 
Bugs
Bugs: snow fleas! 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: found a black glove on summit and fastened it to a small tree 
 
Comments
Comments: Had snowshoes but never needed them; trail was firm enough to bareboot; was supposed to be windy but it was beautiful on the summit; probably around 50 degrees! Spectacular views of the Presidential!  
Name
Name: Mike Gillis 
E-Mail
E-Mail: ikenmike@myfairpoint.net 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-02-23 
Link
Link: https:// 
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