| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Bend Brook Trail, Mt. Tripyramid Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one other car near the trailhead on the Kanc. Parked on the opposite side of the road where it is wider. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Many water crossings on Pine Bend Trail. No snow bridges, but all were rock hoppable. The first three needed a little bit of searching to find the best spot to cross. Rocks were slick and icy. Don’t try it without poles! |
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 | Comments: |
Tuesday was very cold and windy, but this made the snow very firm and perfect for spikes. Snowshoes not needed because the snow was so hard and packed. Warmer temperatures will change this. It was full winter conditions. Heading up the steep section, there is an inch of fresh powder covering the ice. The trail is very narrow in areas with a steep drop off on the left, heading up. Care is needed in this section. The final push to the ridge is very steep and icy. More aggressive traction is helpful. I switched to Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro’s for the descent due to the ice, but sharp spikes would work. Hugged a lot of trees! This would not be a good beginner hike in these conditions. Saw only one other hiker all day. No views on the summit of Middle due to the clouds that cleared up on our descent. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-30 |
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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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