| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 10, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road to Mead base was plowed, but not the actual hiker lot. Snow depth minimal enough that it didn't pose an issue. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few stepovers and windowmakers before the ridge, many of which are chainsaw size. Cut out one smaller one. |
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 | Comments: |
About 2-3" of new snow in the lower elevations, decreasing in the evergreens (as little as a quarter inch in a few places, but also some 6" drifts). Lots of random black and blue ice lurking underneath, as well as slippery leaves. Some rock and ledges were melting in the sun, as well as some leafy areas. Light traction helpful above the first viewpoint, but the sticky snow below there negated their usefulness. Saw some huge bear tracks crossing the trail on the ridge. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-10 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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