| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Percival, Mt. Morgan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Morgan Trail, Morse Trail, Mt. Percival Trail, Crawford Ridgepole Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 10, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
First car in the lot off NH 113 in Holderness this morning, full when I returned, as usual. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All streams and drainages were open, but not an issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall, these trails are in good shape. One awkward leaner on the Morgan summit spur. Noted new blazing in places. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Definitely not the way I went. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A stabilicer and a pair of work gloves -- I left them at the trailhead kiosk. |
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 | Comments: |
This loop couldn't be packed more solid right now. Overall snow depth is thin though, with some rocks, bare ground and wet areas. No real ice to speak of aside from a small bit on lower Mt. Morgan Trail.
I went counter-clockwise this time, and opted for the cave route up to Percival. I can't say that I would recommend this route right now. Ice isn't an issue, but snow was loose and was also hiding some holes, which made the ascent "interesting". The "lemon squeezer" above the cave is very difficult if you are on the larger side or are short. An eroded bypass to the right isn't much easier, being nearly vertical, and the only way up is by pulling on trees, which are eventually going to give way. This is a spot where SLA may want to install a short ladder in the future.
I started early, so I didn't see anyone until I almost got over to Morgan. Stunning views today! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-10 |
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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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