| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kearsarge North Mountain (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kearsarge North Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 13, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4-5 spaces at trailhead on Hurricane Mtn Rd. only one car - mine- today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none of note. most streams down to a trickle were hopped across easily by dogs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. no hanging branches w. snow, virtually no postholes to 3000 feet.
higher elevation with open exposure to South, some boot/heel holes. few bare spots and few icy spots. Thanks to earlier snowshoers! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
off mono-pack. shaded woods snow crust easily supported 55 and 60 lb dogs - they had a blast. With temps 12-28 F, no snow balling in feet; no muster applied or needed |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
At approximately 3000 ft. (judging from outlook SSW to Moats, Chocorua), earlier hikers tried various routes. I believe proper trail heads down to left (WEST/NORTH) and around summit cone. Into deeper snow and tracks never snow-shoe packed made extreme drifting and postholing. Enjoyed lunch, dogs played in sun, and made no attempt to continue further. "Luna" signed name in snow. Suspect snowshoes would be foot traction of choice to summit cone. We enjoyed casual walk out with micro-spikes and poles for this human, four on the floor for dogs. Bluebird day with crisp air and great views south from ledges. |
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 | Name: |
Shinjo, Djinda, Luna |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-13 |
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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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