| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail, Mt. Potash Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The dirt road, and the parking lot at the UNH trailhead were both perfectly accessible. There was parking for one car outside the closed gate at the old logging road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a few easy water crossings on the UNH trail to hedgehog. However, the downs brook crossing to potash was impassable. It was knee deep in some areas, and the rocks were covered in ice. I walked down the kancamagus highway for less than a mile, and used the old logging road mentioned in the AMC guide to access the Potash mountain trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree down somewhere on the UNH trail. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a nice clear day with low wind. The UNH trail, and the Potash mountain trail were both covered in a light dusting of snow with some patches of ice. I was able to hike the UNH trail loop (counterclockwise) around Hedgehog Mountain in bareboots, though were some spots where microspikes would have been helpful. I had no issues on any of the rock ledges. There were alot of great views on this trail, particularly of mount passaconaway. The potash mountain trail was very steep and icy below the summit. I was able to get up the trail with only bareboots. Going down required microspikes. Snowshoes were not needed anywhere. I visited the rocky gorge after! |
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 | Name: |
Nefarious Bredd |
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 | E-Mail: |
nich43@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-30 |
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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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