| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Carter Ledge Trail, Nickerson Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 3, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Piper parking area was fine. The access road is a nightmare, as always, but at least it's short. The Iron Ranger is out again and there are envelopes available. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The wood bridges were sound. Watch out for rocks that look wet but are really icy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Middle Sister is full of blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few on Piper. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One gray hat found near the campsite spur on Piper. I left it on top of the Iron Ranger. I lost a blue glove on Middle Sister. |
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 | Comments: |
The lower section of the Piper trail is completely passable with ice that is easy to avoid. Higher up, however, the snow is frozen and traction is a must. There is no choice but to walk in or around the post-holes, but the snow supported my weight in full gear. The trail over Middle Sister is not so much impassible but NO FUN with ice, sticks and unpleasantness. Wait until spring's a little further along, and then give my mitten a good home. |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-03 |
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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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