Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH |
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| Trails: |
Greeley Pond Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 21, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is very icy |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The first river crossing was tricky with frozen glaze on the rocks |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The several blowdowns were easily navigated |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Several dogs made the hike and had no problem with the icy conditions |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
I found a lightweight black glove |
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| Comments: |
The trails were frozen solid so there was very little mud. The river crossing near the parking lot was tricky. Poles were helpful. Heading up the steeps of the Osceola Trail we put on spikes just before the steeper section began. There were two sections where running water had frozen solid. Even with spikes it was much better to use the woods to avoid slipping. Crossing the slide was slippery and required caution. Good views from the view point before East Osceola. Avoid the chimney and go right up the rocks. There was no ice and enough hand holds. Nice views from the summit. We kept our spikes on until descending to the Greeley Pond Trail. |
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| Name: |
jeb bradley |
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| E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-11-21 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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