| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate at the bottom of Kearsarge Rd. is closed, adding 1.5 miles (RT) and about 400' of elevation to the hike. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Comments: |
The wife and I decided to stop for a quick, easy hike on the way home from a trip to Vt. The Winslow Trail that we used to ascend the mountain was anything but easy. The middle third of the trail contains a long section, perhaps 300' or more, of steep and continuous ice flow. We bushwhacked much of the worst section, and both felt vulnerable in a couple of spots wear our spikes were just marginal when we stayed on, or crossed over the flow. Personally, I would not repeat this trail in it's present condition without full crampons. The remainder of the hike was a solid highway, perfect for spikes, including the entire Barlow Trail. |
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 | Name: |
BernieC |
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 | E-Mail: |
berncalder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-08 |
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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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