| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail, Mead Trail, Guinea Pond Trail, Sandwich Notch Road, Bearcamp River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Mead Base Camp |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several easy brook crossings on the Mead trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trauls were clear of storm debris |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any dogs today. Easy enough for a dog use to winter conditions |
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 | Comments: |
About an inch of snow starting out. As we gained elevation the snow pack increased to 2-4 inches. No need for micro spikes or snowshoes. A few deep drifts near the summit. The Mead trail had a few sections of water running through the trail. Easy to navigate. Took the high water detour on the Guinea Pond trail. The Sandwich Notch Road was packed down. Minimal snow on the Bear Camp River trail. 8.7 mile loop, 4 hrs 20 mins total time, including a few breaks but not much time at the summit due to the strong winds. |
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 | Name: |
Diane Stuart |
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 | E-Mail: |
stucroftfarm@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-10 |
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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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