| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Scaur, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Livermore Trail, Kettles Path, The Scaur Spur, Irene's Path, bushwhack, Norway Rapids Trail, Cascade Path, Boulder Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the large lot for Livermore Trail in Waterville Valley. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two biggest crossings on this route required some slight improvisation. I crossed Norway Rapids a bit downstream, where there was solid ice and a small hop. The crossing of Avalanche Brook on Boulder Path was not doable where the trail intersects it. I went upstream a short distance to a good ice bridge. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns scattered about. Some junctions could be better signed, and blazing could be touched up. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a good day to escape the rest of the world for a bit on these backcountry trails.
I wore snowshoes for the walk along groomed Livermore Trail as to not mess up the ski conditions, and decided to leave them on for the remainder of the hike due to choppy trails. There were many sections where bare boots or spikes would have also worked, but the 'shoes made things easier. Snowshoes were essential for the off-trail portion of this hike. That said, snow depths are still very thin for January, with a slight layer of breakable crust over a granular base. Lots of rocks visible. :(
Instead of backtracking from The Scaur, I followed Irene's Path for a bit, then bushwhacked southeasterly down the slope at an angle, aiming for the Livermore Trail/Norway Rapids Trail junction. Woods were open, but there were numerous small blowdown patches to work around. Once at the junction, it was a fairly straightforward hike on trails the rest of the way.
Several skiers out on Livermore Rd. today, as well as one person on a fat bike. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-12 |
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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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