Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Doublehead, North Doublehead, NH |
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| Trails: |
Dundee Road, New Path, Old Path, Doublehead Ski Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hey, for Doublehead they are building a full parking lot on Dundee Rd near the trailhead. It looks like it could be finished within weeks. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None of significance. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Arlo romped, as did three others on Doublehead. |
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| Comments: |
For both hikes, we started on fallen leafs but soon hit snow and went to microspikes. Higher up the snow was a foot or more deep, crusty, and suitable for snowshoes. We liked our Doublehead route for a counterclockwise loop and quick descent on the ski trail. |
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| Name: |
John C. |
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| E-Mail: |
jcarter@holycross.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-31 |
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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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