| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain (Benton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 9, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Packed snow to the hiker lot, 6-8 cars could probably fit easily |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree down about halfway, tracks started re-routing around into the woods |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of tracks but no other hikers or dogs today |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
3-4" of fresh powder over an icy base, grippy and quick ascent. Spikes went on for the descent just for safety with the ice flume down the middle of the trail, stayed on until back at the old field. Great conditions over all, sunny with minimal wind.
Check out my full write up in the link below for some photos and more info. |
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 | Name: |
Erik Hamilton |
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 | E-Mail: |
ehamilton9481@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-09 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.atalkinthewoods.com/trail-reports/black-mtn-benton-range |
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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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