| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 28, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues parking at Mead Base Conservation Center in Sandwich. Both Dinsmore Pond Road and Diamond Ledge Road were pretty icy in the morning, but had turned to slush by early afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one brook crossing is easy right now. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few walk-under blowdowns, and the entire trail could do with refreshed blazing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. We saw one very happy pup. :) |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Mostly frozen conditions today. Even the spikes were taking a beating on the south side of the mountain, which has very little snow and what is there is melting fast. Lots of ice though which warrants light traction, but no tricky spots. More snow along the ridge and north side of the peak, but not a lot more and the snow pack is frozen.
The trail was well-traveled to the summit, but only a few people had ventured to the ledges beyond. Great views today and by the time we got to the top, most of the clouds had rolled out. Evidence of foot traffic noted along Mead Trail.
The descent was a bit more wet with melting snow / ice and a few muddy areas. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-28 |
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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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