Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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| Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 16, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Actually found a spot when we arrived at noon but full after that; 5 cars when we got back to trailhead |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The only significant crossing without an actual bridge had a solid snow bridge. A few of the smaller ones were open but easy rock hops. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous blowdowns along the way to the hut. Below the junction with Carter dome one notable blowdown to duck under or crawl under depending on your height, Above the junction numerous blowdowns most with side paths to get around with one duckunder/crawl under again depending on height as you head down to the hut. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
An easy canine hike. |
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| Comments: |
Report largely to report the numerous blowdowns - went up and back to Carter Notch hut. Trail is well packed out so boots, light traction or snowshoes work. Of course one step off the trail and you're up above your knees in snow so many postholes alongside the trail. Wind and some flurries left parts of the trail above Carter Dome junction covered in an inch or two of powder but trail was still obvious. There are a number of blowdowns on the trail, specifically above the Carter Dome junction. One below the junction you may need to crawl under and one additional crawl under on the stretch heading down to the hut - the others all have little side paths to get around. Lots of snow in the notch - the hut croo has done a yeoman's job keeping the entrance open - you hike down an impressive snowbank to get to the door! Many out today - ran across a party of 30 heading up to the hut as we were heading down. |
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| Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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| E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-17 |
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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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