Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Osceola, Mt.Osceola, NH |
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| Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 9, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrive early if you want a spot in the parking lot! On our way out we saw a lot of people parked on the road (not even completely in the shoulder because of snow). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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| Comments: |
Saturday was a beautiful day to be out in the mountains! I've been nervous to do the Osceolas in the winter because of the steepness going up to East Osceola (worried about ice), but the trail conditions were excellent! We opted for snowshoes on the way up, the heel lifts were a HUGE help. Saw a lot of people in microspikes, the trail is packed but still a bit soft. They probably would have had an easier time in snowshoes, I saw lots of backsliding. Due to the snow pack there were some great views along the ridge going up towards East Osceola. Summit cairn is completely buried. I didn't have it in me to get over to Osceola, but my husband went out and back. He said trail conditions were great, but as to be expected LOTS of branches to the face. On the descent we both opted for crampons as snowshoes and microspikes didn't seem to work well for most people (saw a lot of unintentional falls and slides). Crampons gave just enough grip that we both made it down the steeps without any falls. |
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| Name: |
JJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-11 |
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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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