| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, Mt. Anna, Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, Rand Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, East Quarry Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Boulder Loop, Belknap Range Trail, Klem-Mack Loop, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, North Straightback Link, Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 1, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One significant blowdown (from the October storm?) on Quarry. Well-limbed and easy enough to scramble under (or over, if you’re taller than me). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One short stretch on the ascent of Rand could be challenging for a dog who isn’t comfortable scrambling. Small boulders section descending East Quarry a bit sketchy for dogs (soft snow hiding the gaps); I opted to bushwhack up and around while my human buddy took that route. Otherwise very doggable. |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Hoping whoever left the flag on Major is planning to go back for it... |
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 | Comments: |
Very mixed conditions: up to a foot of wet, heavy snow, mud, and wet slippery rock. Spikes on, spikes off, spikes on, spikes off, repeat. Really starting to feel like spring. |
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 | Name: |
Bullyandblaze |
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 | E-Mail: |
hwbowen@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-01 |
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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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