| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain - Middle Peak (Jackson), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Ski Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 8, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 8ish cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some crossings need care due to ice surrounding the crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couldn't tell due to snow cover. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 8 dogs, all unleashed in violation of the "all dogs must be leashed" sign at the bottom. 7 out of 8 were friendly dogs but self-exceptionalism is common among the wealthy elements of society. |
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 | Bugs: |
None-part of the appeal of winter hiking. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Patterned bandana still hanging half way down the trail. Some sort of hat at the parking area on a sign. |
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 | Comments: |
This was a substitute for Mt Langdon as the parking area was packed.
Bluebird day, no wind, around 22F. As noted, saw 5 parties pass by. Two sections of the trail (midway and just before the cabin) would be candidates for traction for those that slip easily.
Everyone who walked this has barebooted although there are some uphill and downhill-running ski tracks.
The 2 inches of powder from 1/7 snow event hides crusty few inches underneath and covers the ice at some crossings - take caution until we get more accumulation or it amalgamates with additional water/ice precip.
1.5 hour up, 55 minutes down. No water at cabin due to frozen in winter.
NOTE: Please use skis or snowshoes on the ski trail. |
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 | Name: |
Kavinsky |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-09 |
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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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