| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the trailhead limited to about four cars. Come early or park farther back down the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings on this trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail has no blowdowns but the deep snow near the summit has you walking in the branches of the spruce trees. It was quite tight near the summit. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lauky had a blast today. There was nothing on this trail that would be difficult for a dog. |
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 | Comments: |
This trail had some of the worst postholes I have ever seen. Someone, no doubt yesterday, got caught coming down on very soft snow. It must have been a horrendous experience. Even if the trail seems solid in the morning be sure to have your snowshoes for the afternoon.
The ledges were covered with deep snow so there was no problem with ice. |
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 | Name: |
Ed 'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Boondeck@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-03-19 |
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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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