| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owlshead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Owl's Head Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was not plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bogs and brook crossings are frozen and stable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is marked by yellow blazes, but it can be difficult to follow. Either there aren't enough blazes or some blazes are covered by a layer of snow. |
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 | Comments: |
I was the first on the trail since Monday's storm. About six inches of powder over packed snow at the start. Higher drifts within a quarter mile of the summit. Although I brought spikes and snowshoes, I was able to "bare boot it" all the way to the top. Of course, conditions can change quickly. You should at least bring spikes to be safe.
Ascent was a bit slow due to inadequate or obscured blazes. The view from the ledges on Owl's Head is stunning. Well worth the trouble on a clear day.
Descent was easier. Generally good footing and I was able to just followed my tracks in reverse. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-20 |
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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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