| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Farm Trail, Cliff Walk, White Arrow Trail, Pumpelly Trail, Red Spot Trail, Harling Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 7, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings weren’t too tricky. Some of the trails are like a shallow stream. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns on Harling, not too hard to get around |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found one black Columbia women’s glove with faux fur trim at cuff. Brought it to the shop. |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of spring snow. Saw some in spikes, others carrying them. What you really need are retractable spikes (if only!) because as soon as you cross a patch of snow, it’s bare rock again. The summit is bare and dry, but the trails in the woods are still a mix of snow, rock and mud. I ended up barebooting the whole way and only fell once — on a patch of wet leaves. Tricky going but worth it — had the summit to myself for the first time ever! There are a few icy patches but these were easily avoided. Thinking so much about where to put my feet slowed me down — I would allow extra time if you head out while the snow is still around. |
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 | Name: |
Sarah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-07 |
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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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