| 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, Owls Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 10, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Me and 3 other gridiots were the only people in the lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All 3 crossings were tricky rockhops. After the melting event today (Saturday), I would expect needing to wade all 3 for the next couple days |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everything is in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
There was 1-4" of snow atop ice consistently most of the way to the bottom of Brutus. Quickly became 6-8" and then 1' on the summit. The extremely steep part of Brutus was pretty icy and somewhat sketchy with good microspikes, crampons will be mandatory after the melt today refreezes with an ice axe recommended. River crossings were tricky rockhops and will likely become nastly winter wades after today so bring the black garbage bags as lightweight waders, have multiple pairs of socks, and have a packliner for dripping trees. Lincoln woods will likely become a skating rink again, there was a top layer of mash potatoes which will turn into slush and refreeze into an icesheet. Be safe out there and make good choices for the gear, experience, and skills that you bring |
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 | Name: |
Heat Lightning |
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 | E-Mail: |
ecs@mountainlogworks.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-11 |
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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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