| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Paugus, Mt. Mexico, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cabin Trail, Lawrence Trail, Old Paugus Trail, Big Rock Cave Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked along the road at Cabin Trail. Space across from the trailhead for six cars if everyone backs in and parks properly. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Whitin Brook @ Big Rock Cave intersection was running moderately, enough that we used a downed log to cross as the rocks were covered by water or too high. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
We hit all of the shoulder season conditions on this hike. We were able to go without spikes, in the crusty trace snow, for about 3 miles. We put them on two tenths of a mile from the summit of Paugus when we encountered icy covered slabs on the Lawrence Trail. We kept the spikes on for the descent down Old Paugus. As I expected, there were some tricky slabs but they were doable on the edges. Snow up top was a fluffy three inches. Really nice day in the woods, reminding ourselves how to re-layer and organize for winter. |
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 | Name: |
spottedimages |
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 | E-Mail: |
spottedimages@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://irideandrun.wordpress.com |
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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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