Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Moriah, NH |
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| Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 5, 2019 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were almost completely bridged over and very manageable |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Saw a spider on the way up and something that looked like a mosquito flying around on the way down. Made me wonder if I was losing my mind. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Reindeer hat on sign at the Carter-Moriah Trailhead |
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| Comments: |
Parked at the Carter-Moriah Trailhead and did the road walk to Stony Brook. Started in spikes and switched to snowshoes about halfway up. The Carter-Moriah Trail to the summit alternated between a hard crust and 1-2 ft drifts. Stuck with the Lightning Ascents and they handled everything no problem. Switched the spikes and took the Carter-Moriah Trail back to the trailhead. There was some exposed ice on the way down but it was manageable with good footwork, so didn't need my crampons. |
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| Name: |
James |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-05 |
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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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