| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff, Middle Sister Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good amount of parking; almost full lot on a beautiful Saturday afternoon around 130pm. One car left at 530pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All three crossings were very easily crossed on rocks, minimal hopping |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails and steps all seem to be in good condition (I did not go down to the falls) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple cuties |
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 | Comments: |
A very enjoyable hike with good trails and footing. The beginning of the trail to where it meets the turn for Champney falls was well trodden and clear of any snow or ice on the actual trail. Leaves weren't even that slippery. A few spots of light mud that should freeze up soon. After the left turn for the falls, where I went straight/right, the ice and snow picked up a bit with some sketchy black ice on the rocks right after this area. Managed to bare boot it to the summit; though I could see it warranting spikes on the way up at some points, I was moving comfortably and quickly without. A nice layer of ice forming under a layer of snow as I got higher. Near the summit some rocks were bare from the sun, others ice and snow crusted. Those views are incredible! Used spikes on the way down but removed them about 2/3 the way down as I was back on the no ice/leafy trail. |
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 | Name: |
Samantha J |
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 | E-Mail: |
sjbrook603@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-12 |
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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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