Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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| Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 29, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ice-out has finally arrived at Ferncroft parking. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water low on the 1 stream crossing. Crossable on rocks or fallen log. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 duck-under near summit. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today. And no other hikers. |
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| Bugs: |
No bugs. |
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| Comments: |
Thin snowpack on Dicey's Mill tr below Wiggin trail junct. Monorail fading fast. Above junct, snow deepens with no ice exposed yet. Summit still has deep snow, with 48"+ depth along side trail to north view. Wore microspikes up, used snow shoes to complete the trail out to the north viewpoint. Now open for visits. Most of the upper monorail in solid condition, except a section above the E Loop junct heavily postholed for several hundred feet - by moose. Trail actually held moose's weight in places! Great day to be out. Blue sky arrived at the summit just ahead of me, with long views from all viewpoints. 45 degrees and no wind on the summit. |
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| Name: |
Tom Fernald |
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| E-Mail: |
5@rocketmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-29 |
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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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