| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff, Middle Sister Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 9, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot off Kanc.which was plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings were all open but easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No problems for experienced canine hikers (Piper and Zelda). |
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 | Comments: |
Another spectacular winter day with bright sunshine and no wind.
Trails were packed down and wore Hillsound Trail Crampons the entire way. Some sections of ice.
Saw one ice climber hiking down the trail who reported that conditions were poor for climbing at Pitcher Falls so he came back. Actual water running in areas that are usually completely iced over this time of the year. Hiking over to Middle Sister via the cutoff trail saw deeper snow with some post holes from recent warmer weather. Snowshoes would not have been helpful. Amazing views from Middle Sister and continued on Middle Sister Trail to the First Sister sub peak with fantastic views of Mount Chocorua and could see a few hikers standing on the summit. Saw only one other hiker planning on sumitting Mount Chocorua on our way down in the afternoon 3 hikers going to the falls. |
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 | Name: |
Goldrush and Piper |
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 | E-Mail: |
lr1230@metrocast.net |
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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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