| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, abandoned Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We have reached angle parking season. This morning, the gate was dummy locked and I contimplated sending it up the road, but it was locked upon return. (a heads up to DOC, might be a hazard) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues noted |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
A MAGNIFICENT day in and above the forest was had. It's been a week and this was just what I needed. We got lucky and had the only cloud over us in the entire WMNF. Eeyore hike for sure. Great trail conditions start to finish, fast, but not lightning yet. We need more snow. We opted for the abandoned version of Gorge Brook Trail, which I feel is far more scenic - and its less peopley so a win win. The stoic krumoltz sentinels around East Peak have donned their heavy winter coats and look straight out of a Dr. Suess book. Commanding views of the inside of a cloud during our summit visit. Low winds let us linger and eat turkey on the summit. We enjoyed a more 'proper' meal lower while protected. My favorite dish was the mashed potatoes - which consisted of mashed up pringles! Ha ha! It's a potato still! Saw several familiar faces out today. Only views to be had all day where a fleeting glimpse of an undercast Franconia Ridge on our ascent. Definitely a walk on the moon today. Reminded me of how much I love winter and why I moved here.
Moose - hope to see you again soon in about, six weeks. We've got a big date. |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Herd |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-24 |
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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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