| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cube, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Cross Rivendell Trail, Appalachian Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 13, 2019 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the plowed lot, plenty of space |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs did fine on the summit ledges as there was no ice on them |
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
This was a tough hike for me because there was plenty of ice. At lower elevations, there were many stretches of trail with a thick, hard-packed layer of icy snow interspersed with bare trail. At higher elevations there were many areas of thick ice. We did fine with micro spikes on the ascent but slipped on the descent a couple of times. Removed micro spikes on the final ascent to the South Peak. Had to take off & put on the micro spikes several times during the descent. Snowshoes not necessary, however must proceed with caution on the descent due to the ice. Windy & cloudy day so we didn't get the best views. Might be wise to wait until more snow cover before hiking this peak. |
|
 | Name: |
Pauline & Al the dog |
|
 | E-Mail: |
paulifeng@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-13 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
