| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Diamond Ridge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Idlewilde Spur, Second Connecticut Lake, bushwhacks, Snowmobile Trail Corridor 5, Snowmobile Corridor 20, Snowmobile Corridor 143, Scenic Vista Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 16, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was plowed at the 2nd lake dam. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I asked some locals in regard to lake crossings. Someone said 18" on Francis. Open water near dams. Dangerous near inlets, I didn't have any issues. |
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 | Comments: |
I parked at the 2nd lake dam, jumped briefly onto idlewilde spur and followed it down to the lake. I crossed the lake and bushwhacked to corridor 5. Snow was soft and deep on the lake and in the woods. I followed the snowmobile trail up to the scenic view spur, which climbs the northwest peak of Diamond Ridge. From here, I went over the Northwest peak and down, noting a road running through the col (this may run from the view, which would make this route easier). Lots of deep powder. I had to pick my way through some thicker stuff, choosing openings. I headed right at the peak, weaving through thick stuff, picking openings. I was sinking to knee depth. I hit a section of spruce traps where I was really sinking, needing to pull myself out by my elbows. Snow got a little better as I approached the recognized highpoint. I followed my tracks out. This peak finished the NH 3000 footers in winter for me; I'll wait for next year to finish my last 6 nh200 in winter. |
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 | Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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 | E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-16 |
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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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