| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Crawford, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Crawford Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 1, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Davis Path lot on 302 across from the Notchland Inn. Lot well plowed & clear. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One minor duck under. No notes of significance. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs out today. I suspect the conditions would not slow down a fit dog on this steep trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A well-worn gray & green knit cap. Found on a tree about halfway up the Davis Path. Left on the trail sign at the trailhead underneath the Davis Path sign. |
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 | Comments: |
First time up this steep ascent. Trail in excellent condition. Only needed spikes the full round trip. Took a chance not bringing snowshoes, and didn't regret it. Snow a bit deeper/more loose in the final 0.5 to the summit, above the ledges, but no problems at all in spikes.
This section of Davis Path is very steep, but not exposed, more of a long staircase and a big workout. Easy, grippy traction in spikes. Just enough snowpack to cover the boulders on the trail and ease footing.
Summit views are spectacular, even on this cloudy day. We had the summit to ourselves for a half hour. Very peaceful. A great one for your 52 WAV list. |
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 | Name: |
Lord Bass |
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 | E-Mail: |
lordbass at gee mail dotcom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-03 |
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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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