| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 20, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fine. A third full at 8 AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
5 crossings on this set of trails. first one at the end of Rocky Branch required a bushwhack upstream. others were right at trail point more or less. Enough water to make it a bit interesting though (used a few underwater rocks) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Please please get out a paint bucket and put some markings on this trail. While we didn't get lost, had to look around a few times and take a stab with all the leaves on the ground |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None actually |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Up through the fallen and slippery leaves early, then this trail turns into a bog/running stream most of the rest of the way. There were a few pine groves, 5 crossings (1 at the end of rocky branch and then 4 on isolation trail which were not insignificant). There was even some light snow in the woods and a touch of slush on the trail in a couple spots at higher elevations. Steep spur to the top of Isolation off of Davis path. I must say that it was an interesting hike. Not steep anywhere until the very end (and it's not that bad and short). But, it is total wetness and mud - poles out and balancing from rock to root to tuft of grass. Quite a core workout. I can't say it was fun, just different (but it easily beats working). Gaiters is the way to go looking back, and bring those poles. Had the microspikes but didn't need them - warm up Friday and on Saturday melted most things. If it gets cold, you'll probably need them. |
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 | Name: |
Tom B |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-21 |
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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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