Black Mountain (Benton) - Chippewa Trail - 11-24-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Black Mountain (Benton), NH

	Trails:	Chippewa Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, November 24, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Trailhead parking for about 3 cars. We were the third car. Our friend with the fourth car parked behind us alongside the Lime Kiln Road.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	There are a few small water crossings, not very wide, near the beginning of the trail before reaching the right turn to continue towards the hiking trail. None of these were an issue with ice bridges forming although with this rain that could change.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail is in good shape thanks to the volunteer trail maintainer, Justin!

	Dog-Related Notes:	We saw a Jack Russell Terrier all bundled up and having a blast!

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Went up on Saturday, the 24th and the trail had snow from start to finish. About 3-6 inches at the beginning and a little less than a foot towards the top. We work spikes the entire way and saw a couple using snowshoes. There really was not any ice with the warmer temps today turning these patches to slush.

	Name:	RollingRock

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	Date Submitted:	2018-11-25

	Link:	https://www.gayoutdoors.org
		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.