| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Middle Carter, South Carter, Carter Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 23, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one car at the 19 Mile Brook trail. 4 on our return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were 3 challenging crossings heading down the Carter Dome trail. River was raging with all the rain over the weekend. We managed to rock hop successfully after looking for a more narrow area to cross. |
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 | Comments: |
Monday, 10/23, was a challenging day for the Carters. We started from Camp Dodge after the short road walk and hiked the loop counter clockwise. The Imp Trail was like a river most of the time, very muddy and slippery. At the intersection of the N. Carter trail, snow began. The trees had a heavy coating of snow that was falling on us. Pack covers were helpful. It was also drizzling at times. Up on the ridge the snow was heavier, but microspikes were not needed. The trail was so muddy, it melted the snow. The temperature was above freezing, so it wasn’t too icy. The trail up to Carter Dome was muddy with wet leaves—Snow in the woods and on the trees. Be sure to have more than one pair of gloves, socks, and extra layers. A rain shell over a warmer jacket is needed to stay dry and warm in these conditions. Pack the spikes, it won’t be long. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S. |
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 | E-Mail: |
Suemsullivan23@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-24 |
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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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