| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bronson Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bronson Hill Trails, bushwhack, logging roads |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed room at the end of Dyke Road in Sugar Hill. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I didn't put any specific trail names above because I'm not sure what they are. What is indicated on the online map doesn't match the signage on the ground. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I guess. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes are a must on these trails, which had also seen a lot of ski traffic. Easy going to the cabin, where there is a spectacular view of Franconia Ridge. Beyond that point, I followed ski and snowshoe tracks through several inches of powder to a point just shy of the summit, where the skiers had turned back. I then did a short and easy bushwhack to the high point and jar. Not too many visitors here but all of the names were familiar. If you need this peak for the NH500, go now, my tracks lead right to the jar.
Descending, I left the trail system (I think) and followed some old logging roads, one of which had seen snowshoe traffic. These eventually brought me out to the unmaintained extension of Dyke Road near where I parked.
No views at the summit, but the cabin site is definitely worth the short walk to get there! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-22 |
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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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