Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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| Trails: |
Back 80 Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Shem Valley Road had about an inch of snow, but still driveable without snow tires. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A late season excursion to clear waterbars. My adopted section goes from the cellar hole to the junction with Elwell, but only the wettest section between the cellar hole and the 93Z was serviced. 15 waterbars cleared of leaves, 1 ditch along the stepstones by the junction cleared. On the way down below the cellar hole, 11 waterbars cleared, just for fun(?). Getting cold and wet, I left the ones which were still flowing despite leaves.
A hazel hoe and a miner's tool (small pick-mattock) worked well, but could have used a narrow garden rake.
Two new blowdowns on the ground about 200yd west of the cellar hole. At about a foot diameter apiece, they'll go to an ax or a saw longer than most folding saws. They're rotted, and may be heavy. |
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| Comments: |
About 2" of somewhat wet stuff above the cellar hole. It'll be gone. |
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| Name: |
Richie Holstein |
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| E-Mail: |
richienhpvt@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-21 |
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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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