Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 3, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Lincoln Woods. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
On Bondcliff Trail, tricky this morning with ice coated rocks. A bit higher than normal. A little bit easier in the afternoon, as I could chip off the ice. On Lincoln Woods Trail, there is no visible rock hop (bridge blocked off between Osseo and Black Pond junctions). |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few walk arounds on the lower portion of the ascent on the Bondcliff Trail. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Someone left a tent (knocked over, dusting of snow on it) and other stuff just past the Wilderness boundary (e.g. after the wood bridge). |
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| Comments: |
Lincoln Woods Trail had a dusting of snow this morning with some mud pits. Snow in the sun had melted by this afternoon. Bondcliff Trail flats were the same.
Ascent of the Bondcliff Trail had a consistent dusting of snow, most of which was still remaining this afternoon. Some areas of water running down the trail unmitigated. Very little ice encountered; Hillary Stumble was not an issue. Barebooted all the way to Bondcliff (and on the descent too).
Ridge was fine, with very little wind. Some powder here and there, but very little ice. A little bit of ice on the ascent of Bond in the treed portion (including the scramble ledge; ice was soft, so no issue getting purchase today).
Iciest stretch was descending the north side of Bond; black ice under the half inch of powder. Dull Microspikes sufficed. Also some black ice under powder on the way to West Bond.
Beautiful weather with sunny skies and minimal wind; felt like late October rather than early December. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-03 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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