| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Shelburne Moriah Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 5, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Easy access to parking area at head of trail on Conner Brook Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two moderately difficult water crossings that are rock hoppable with care. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns and no blazing on trees. This trail could definitely use some maintenance. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I would NOT recommend anyone do this trail until the snow has melted. The last mile and a half to the summit along the top of Shelburne Trail and length of Kenduskeag was a brutal slog through ankle to knee-deep soft snow with constant postholing. This trail doesn't get enough winter traffic to pack down the trail so the surface was too soft to hold our weight in the 50+ degree weather. Snowshoes would have been nice for this but with lots of rocky ledges and scrambles, as well as some completely dry sections, you'd have to take them on and off a dozen or more times. No snow at all until about 2/10 before the Kenduskeag junction. The first three miles are pleasant then it gets kind of rocky and very wet before you run into the snow. Some nice waterfalls along the trail with all the snow melt and rain of late. Beautiful views from the summit areas. |
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 | Name: |
Bill |
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 | E-Mail: |
teschek@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-06 |
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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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