| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl’s Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owls Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 20, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lincoln Woods was only about half full when I returned to the lot; though it is technically a holiday the soggy weather was likely a deterrent. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
They look sketchy but are still solidly bridged! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of stepovers and some walk unders but nothing is new and everything has been delimbed (even some blowdowns on the Black Pond bushwhack!). Thank you to whoever is maintaining all of these trails! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Comments: |
Thank you to Erik for yesterday’s report; his notes are exactly what I found today.
I am adding this report to comment on the track for both bushwhacks.
Black Pond bushwhack runs more northeast than it did last year, and it’s pretty terrific because you avoid a lot of those pointless ups and downs. It runs straight up the east side of one of the little brooks; I am looking forward to trying this route in the spring, with the hope that it is less muddy than the typical way.
Brutus bushwhack crosses the drainage before swinging northward and quickly recrossing it. This puts the initial steep ascent further southeast than last year and it runs right along the drainage. This is great because it has some boulders and trees to use for leverage. It then heads west and finishes the ascent at a lower elevation than last year, which is great because it’s not so steep.
Long story short (too late; sorry!) the current tracks for both bushwhacks are more straightforward and less difficult than last year. Yay!!
I wore light traction except for the Brutus descent; for that I wore full crampons. For most of you my plan is overkill but I like the solid feeling of the crampons and not having to butt-sled at all!
Stay safe!! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-20 |
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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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