| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 27, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We only did the 5th water crossing (no issues) although I almost went for a dunk, it was easily crossed by rock hopping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
some gnarly blow-downs near the tent sites |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Nala loved the mud. Great trail for conditioned hiking dogs that like mud and water. |
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 | Bugs: |
light wind at the summit kept the bugs away, most noticeable bugs were below 3000 feet |
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 | Comments: |
Rocky Branch Trail was in decent shape and not as much standing water as I expected.
At the mark on the tree (T) we made a b line on the EH bushwhack staying at 3120 - 3160 elevation where we could avoid most water and mucky wet areas but the plant growth is young and this season is dryer than most so that helped.
We spilled out of the bushwhack onto the Iso Trail at around 3160' and went to the 3rd water crossing where we continued to the herd path (avoiding #3-4 water crossing)
One small monorail left on the Davis Path and one large rotting patch of snow, a few steps through it - no spikes needed Yayyy
Excellent day out! Fun time with Al, Elizabeth and Tara. Lots of people out. Congrats to my friend Al Parzych with only a few hikes left to complete his NH48 Grid 571/576 (after hiking the 3 Carters this morning) |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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 | E-Mail: |
ball one three one one at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-28 |
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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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