Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
I was happy to find that all three crossings were mostly ice bridged. We had no issues crossing. |
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| Lost and Found: |
We found a drivers license in lincoln woods, and left it with the lincoln police. |
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| Comments: |
A successful day on owls head. Snowshoes with heel lifters were very helpful for climbing the brutus bushwack. Crampons were helpful for the descent. Otherwise, microspikes were fine. Before the summit, we discovered a blowdown patch that had a great view of the bonds. |
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| Name: |
Nick C |
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| E-Mail: |
nich43@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-09 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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