| 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, March 20, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
This was a challenge. The road into trailhead parking is possible with a SUV, but the small parking area itself is icy and the snow is deep. Easy to get stuck - be aware! And perhaps bring a shovel and sand / salt just in case. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nil |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nil |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Nil |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nil |
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 | Comments: |
A great day out, despite some initial issues with the car getting stuck. The trail is firm, so used snowshoes for a while but soon switched to micro-spikes to the summit. Snowshoes mostly went for the ride. Some minor post-holing on the sides of the trail. Great views of Moosilauke at the top, with the Kinsman's and Franconia Ridge in the middle distance. |
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 | Name: |
Mark |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-21 |
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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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