Mt. Moriah - Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail - 12-15-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Moriah, NH

	Trails:	Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, December 15, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I was first at the parking area at 8AM just off Route 16. 2 other vehicles at 2 PM.

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	Many water crossings that had snow or ice bridges. Some crossings were open flowing water that were long steps to get across.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Many blowdowns on Stony Brook Trail that can be stepped over or walked around on a good path. Many bent over trees on the C-M Trail and one that you must crawl under to get by.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw 1 dog today.

	Bugs:	Saw some flying insects that were awakened by the 40 degree temperature.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing.


	Comments:	Overcast day in the mountains with temps from 20 to 40 and very windy at times. No views above 3500 feet but nice views into the Wild River Wilderness from the ledges on the south side of Moriah. Saw 8 hikers and 1 dog. The trail was hardpacked snow sidewalk, 2 hikers used snowshoes and the rest used light traction. Another great day in the woods.

	Name:	Rick S.

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	Date Submitted:	2018-12-15

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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.