| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 29, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate is still closed to Sawyer River Road - road walk adds 4 total miles to hike. Road is almost completely free of snow and ice at this point |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
River level is elevated on first crossing, some rocks below water level enough to need gaiters to stay dry |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Significant downed trees above 3,000'. Not sure from what storm, but most appear recent (actual downed trees do not have snow on them, they've fallen on top of previously existing snow). Many blocking trail where going around or over is the only way to proceed |
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 | Comments: |
Snuck in our hike starting at 9:00 am and with a slow descent due to softening monorail and post holes everywhere with the exception of quite narrow bridges and some exposed rock. These are typical Spring conditions, so be prepared to encounter all forms of water, ice, snow and debris. First river crossing is passable, but expect to get wet. Other crossings rock-hoppable. Serious monorail starts at 2,500' and continues all the way up to the summit, with more snowdrifts surrounding the firm pack as you get higher in elevation. Microspikes helped for sure, and at this point, snowshoes arent going to do much good, you have to watch your step either way. As noted, significant downed trees across the trail at higher elevations. |
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 | Name: |
Dave Fatula |
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 | E-Mail: |
info@guineafowladventure.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-30 |
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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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