| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cube, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baker Road, Cross Rivendell Trail, Mt. Cube Trail, North Peak Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 6, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The pullout on Baker Rd. was plowed, but wasn't plowed well. One other car when I arrived and full when I returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of leaners on the upper section of Cross Rivendell. One walkunder on North Peak Side Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I had the pleasure of meeting famous hiking dog Hank Williams, who has been mentioned here many times. |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks to the efforts of folks yesterday, this route has been broken out, but is not yet firm enough for boots/spikes. Snowshoes are the best choice for the current conditions. Higher up there's also a lot of drifting. According to an Orford resident, this area got about 20 in. of new snow out of the recent storm, and it certainly looks like it!
About half the folks I saw today were in 'shoes (myself included) with the rest either bare booting or in spikes, so the smoothing done by the 'shoers was canceled out.
I didn't stay on either summit for too long due to the cold temps. The winds were light, but they were just enough to make me want to keep moving. Beautiful clear views with the sun in and out of the clouds.
Nice to meet Diane and Hank out there! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-06 |
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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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