| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, herd path, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was the sixth car in the lot at 9am, plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All three "major" crossings after the Black Pond Bushwhack were easily navigated. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one very happy dog on the trail with her hiking partner in the Black Pond area. |
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 | Bugs: |
They are starting to wake up but nothing major. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice quiet day on the trail. I didn't see anyone from the time I left the parking lot at 9am until about 3pm when I was getting back to the Black Pond area. I saw several other folks on the walk out along Lincoln Woods Trail.
There were patches of snow/ice in shady spots but it was not persistent until the intersection of Owl's Head Path and Brutus Bushwhack. I put spikes on at about 3,500 ft and that was more than sufficient. The snow/ice was was well packed and where it wasn't it was almost fully melted to the ground. I carried snowshoes but based on the depth of the snow that is remaining and how packed that snow/ice is from 3,500 ft to the summit I would not do that again unless we get more snow. |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
tophervachon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-28 |
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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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