| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spaces at plowed 19 MB lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some snow bridges have collapsed. Not so as to cause any significant crossing problems, tho. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All 3 in good shape, thanks. Minor brishing needed in a few spots on Carter Dome Tr. About a dozen blowdowns/obstructions together, none major. Carter Dome Tr. has one with a well developed herd path to a better duck-under spot. Some blowdowns have occurred since the monorail was established. Main improvement would be more blue blazes on Carter Dome Tr. THere is one near Zeta Pass, for AT or day hikers who've strayed off C-M by mistake. Another one not too far down would be helpful, esp. given the scarcity of blazes in general on this trail. 19 MB could use a blaze or two at the relocated section. There were snowshoe postholes off into the woods at one point! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none, and no pawprints, but there was water available in a few places. |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet, in spite of almost spring like conditions in a few spots (eroded monorail) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A shoe insert in the lot, would probably be hidden by any car parking in front of it. |
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 | Comments: |
Only met 6 folks, none with snowshoes. Snowshoes were unnecessary, although I wore mine much of the way to take the weight off my poor achin' shoulders. Weatherwise, a better day than forecasted...in spite of high clouds, there were views up high. S. Carter has views along the way, even very near the summit, due to the snowpack. From the actual summit, I could even glimpse a bit of Middle Carter thr the trees. Washington and Madison/Adams were easily visible in other places. There is an especially nice view of bother Carter Dome and Wildcat from C-M not too far S. of the S. Carter summit. The slide on Carter Dome's west flank is nicely highlighted by the snow, and visible from numerous spots. |
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 | Name: |
D Hart |
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 | E-Mail: |
Dhart222222@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-09 |
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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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