| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the gate right off of Rt. 302. Remember to park away from the gate to allow any Forest Service officials to have access to the road if they need to open the gate. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was little solid ice on the river crossings. Rock hopping was possible to get through all crossings but it involved some tricky maneuvers at points. Would highly recommend bringing something to cover your boots to allow you to step in more shallow water, making these crossings easier. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were some trees and branches down across Haystack Road and some minor obstacles across the trail as well but nothing major. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
There was a layer of roughly two-three inches of fresh snow across Haystack Road and the trail when I arrived. Some people had gone up before me, as there were a couple lines of tracks along the trail. I used snowshoes on Haystack road and along North Twin trail until I hit the water crossings where I switched to Microspikes. Traction is 100% necessary for the steep ascent/descent of North Twin. Saw a few people out with me, meaning by for now the trail should be thoroughly packed, especially between the two peaks. Cold day up top but the winds were manageable and perfectly clear skies gave way to excellent views in all directions. |
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 | Name: |
John Hansen |
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 | E-Mail: |
johnlhansen01@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-09 |
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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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