| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain - Middle Peak (Jackson), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Ski Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 8, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot is about 50 yards south of the actual trailhead - you have to walk down a private (well marked) driveway to get to the trailhead. There was space for 8-10 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a number of open streams down low but all were easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ellie did fine. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
We were looking for a mellow hike to do some sledding. This route was a perfect choice. The up starts right away and pretty much continues to climb all of the way to the summit. Along the way you get to pass the Black Mountain Cabin (you can rent through the USFS). We used snow shoes to take advantage of the heel lifts. There were a half a dozen spots where the snow was melted away to expose the stream below. Without these obstacles I’m guessing you could sled from top to bottom without ever having to dismount your sled. Probably one of the best sled runs in the White Mountains - wide enough to not have to worry about the trees on the side and steep enough to keep you going. |
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 | Name: |
Michael and Monica |
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 | E-Mail: |
michaelfblair@gmail.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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