| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Sunday, April 2, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Lincoln Woods. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two large crossings are fully bridged. Felt secure with snowshoes on, bare boots could poke through. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good dog hike, saw one at the LBT/BPB junction. |
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 | Comments: |
A few bare spots starting to appear on Black Pond Trail. The bushwhack path goes a bit high of the high path right at the start, then meanders a bit before joining the traditional route (no tracks to the lower route today). We switch to snowshoes on LBT and kept them on back to Black Pond, they are certainly the right choice especially as the day warms.
There were no issues with ice on Brutus' steep section along the drainage, but this could very well be icy with frequent freeze / thaws. The winds were gusting good most of the morning but didn't feel too bad once the clouds cleared. On the return the snow getting slushy, as it should being a sunny April day. If heading out tomorrow morning I'd expect lots of frozen divots on Lincoln Woods.
We crossed paths with about 15 others doing OH today and most were familiar faces. Lots of good trail conversations had today. |
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 | Name: |
Kyle L & E.T. Fudge |
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 | E-Mail: |
kjlanctot g mail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/8821463548 |
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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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