| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stinson Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stinson Mountain Trail, snowmobile trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 10, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not at all cleared to bare ground, but it's doable. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings that didn't have improved bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in fine shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very spirited, and extremely affectionate pup with her two humans in tow. Having the 2,247th consecutive best day of her life. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a fine day out. The trail is very well packed down and easy to follow. I made swift headway, stopping only to take pictures. Summit had a decent crust. The only post holing was when I explored around the periphery, and even then, it wasn't bad at all. Views out to Mt Washington, Franconia Notch, and everything in between. 10/10. If the weather's clement, bring a picnic and enjoy the views.
Coming back down, the fire road has seen some kind of vehicular traffic, and so the way going was as easy as it was on the trail heading up.
Doetown road was about what you'd expect for rural winter driving. Be careful, and take it slow. I didn't have any problems, but as is prudent anywhere else in the Whites, it's a good idea to keep a shovel in your car. The parking area wasn't so much plowed as it was just packed down. Roads outside Doetown road were fine.
Photos and a short video are on my blog. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-10 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2018/12/11/trip-report-stinson-mountain/ |
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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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