| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 8, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At 0930 the parking lot was packed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one crossing of concern is bridged over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Prepare to push through trees from just before Engine Hill until the summit. Most blowdowns have had paths made around them. |
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 | Comments: |
Weather turned out great today. Many groups were going for Isolation and have packed the trail down nicely up to the bushwhack. The bushwhack and beyond is just a bit softer and I cannot explain it. A mix of spikes and snowshoes probably would make the best experience (until the snow on Sunday).
The Engine Hill Bushwhack is a maze of trails. The best advice I can give is stay right at most junctions heading to Isolation and stay left on the return. Try to stay at the 3200 ft contour as best you can.
The trees are insanely thick at parts where the trail goes right through them. Protect your eyes.
The summit is wind swept and has some ice on it. We lucked out and got up there after the groups all departed and had it to ourselves with no wind. Amazing 360 degree views. |
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 | Name: |
BobTheLoveGoat |
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 | E-Mail: |
bobthelovegoat at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-08 |
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 | Link: |
 https://lovegoatfilms.blogspot.com/ |
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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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