Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Cap, Peaked Mountain, Middle Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Middle Mountain Trail, Black Cap Connector, Black Cap Spur, Peaked Mountain Connector, Peaked Mountain Trail, Middle Mountain Connector, Middle Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There was room at the Thompson Street lot. Often this lot is full on weekend. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Only minor crossings. Easy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. No obstructions. Many trees cut in a blow down area on the Black Cap Connector. There are still some trees across the trail at about 6 feet or so above the ground that are no problem now but may pose difficulties with a snow pack. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. Saw about a half a dozen today. |
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| Bugs: |
Saw one ant. |
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| Comments: |
At low elevations the trail was mostly leaf covered spotted with bits of snow. At upper elevations there was some ice that can be avoided. I did not use traction today.
Good view of Conway Lake from ledges along Black Cap Connector, nice views of the snow covered Mt Washington capped by a white cloud bank from Black Cap summit and from the ledges on Peaked Mountain, and a fine view of Pleasant Mountain from the summit of Middle Mountain.
This is a good hike when the forecast is for windy conditions and icy surfaces at the higher elevation peaks. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-24 |
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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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