| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kedron Flume Trail, West Side Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Saco River Trail, Sam Willey Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at large lot across from Willey House. Lot unplowed but packed down pretty well |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One small brook on the West Side Trail that could be stepped over. The one crossing of the Saco (on the Webster Cliff Trail/AT) is bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duck-under on Kedron Flume Trail, just above Willey House; a few duck-unders on Saco River Trail |
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 | Comments: |
To avoid crowds on the holiday weekend, and do a bit of red-lining, did a short (3 mile) loop in Crawford Notch. Went south on West Side Trail to the AT, took Webster Cliff Trail for a short distance and then returned to Willey House via Saco River and Sam Willey trails. West Side trail was not broken out, so I used snowshoes. Otherwise, spikes did the trick. West Side Trail gets little use, apparently. It is not blazed particularly well, but with care you could almost always see the next blaze. Also, a lot of blowdowns on this trail. Saco River Trail seems to be busier, especially the closer you get to the Willey House. |
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 | Name: |
LarryD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-17 |
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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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