| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Crawford, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Mt. Crawford Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 9, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot off 302; plenty of room for everyone 12 cars there today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing after passing the wilderness sign still had a solid ice bridge today, second crossing easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One stepover blowdown right past the first crossing; duckunder higher up on the switchbacks |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Met 2 nice puppies enjoying the hike up even with the wet and slippery snow didn't seem to have any difficulty today. |
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 | Comments: |
Definite spring hiking today snow was wet and sticky bottom to top. Views were perfect! Lots of people out today - a mix of snowshoes, light traction with a few barebooters. Below the view outlook trail was still holding weight - people without snowshoes were only post holing if they got off the track - there is still 4+ feet up there which did lead to some impressive post holes. Above the outlook snow was softer and snowshoes were a must so as to not to post hole every other step; this stretch to the summit was quite chewed up. After the view outlook the current track veers left off the actual trail and crosses a set of ledges with nice views; it rejoins right below to Crawford spur. Snow cover all the way to the top including the summit. Given the slick conditions heading down light traction or snowshoes were a must. With the warming temps snowshoes are going to be a must for those venturing up the trail for a while. |
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 | Name: |
Brian From Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-09 |
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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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