Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Mt. Rowe, NH |
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| Trails: |
Brook Trail, ski trails, Ridge Trail, unknown trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 18, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at Gunstock Mountain Resort |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Three crossing down low on the Brook Trail. Water was up a bit but still easy to cross |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape, no blowdowns |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a porcupine at the summit of Gunstock right by the lift terminal |
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| Bugs: |
Snow fleas |
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| Lost and Found: |
A lone microspike hanging in a tree on the Brook Trail. I took it with me and shortly thereafter found it's rightful owner. |
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| Comments: |
Started out with about 2 inches of crusty snow down low combined with some leave making some slippery footing here and there. As I got higher, the snow depth increased and I considered using snowshoes on numerous occasions. I was able to bare boot the whole trip without issue but some may want light traction and/or snowshoes. Snowshoe season is fast approaching. There was minor ice on the trails with more hidden ice on the ski trails that I used. Great views to the north today. |
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| Name: |
Skidder |
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| E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-18 |
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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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