| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kearsarge Mountain Road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 26, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked outside the closed gate at Kearsarge Mountain Rd. in Wilmot; heed the "no parking signs" where posted. The closed portion of the road leading to the summer trailhead still had a layer of snow and slush, almost film-like, that shouldn't be around much longer. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Some buzzing about that were lured by the mild temps. |
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 | Comments: |
Both the Winslow and Barlow trails had pretty much continuous snow coverage (although melting very fast), with some areas that were more slushy and icy. Large portions of both trails had glare ice hidden underneath the snow, and I could see plenty of spots where unsuspecting hikers slipped and slid. Even so, light traction was the way to go, and crampons are overkill unless there's a thaw/freeze cycle, particularly after the rain that's predicted for this weekend. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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