| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Ragged Mountain - East Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ragged Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 18, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Proctor Field house had plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no problems. Trail had plenty of water in the usual wet places, but either frozen or avoidable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one happy one |
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 | Comments: |
Trail from Proctor up to Ridge trail junction had been lightly broken out. From there the trail to the W Peak (ski area) looked to be un-travelled. To E. Peak there was one set of tracks, but they ended at the high point; so we broke out the somewhat obscure rest of the way to "Old Top" where the best views are. Microspikes needed for steep spots going down; otherwise bare boots ok. A few inches at bottom, about 6" up top. Trail in good, smooth shape, no postholes; snowshoes would have been overkill; save them for after the next real snow.
No one had been beyond the ledges by Balancing Rock; so did not attempt going down via "Bulkead." |
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 | Name: |
Chip Morgan |
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 | E-Mail: |
cbmorgan@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-19 |
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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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