| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cube, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Cube Trail, Kodak Trail, North Cube Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Side of road parking, plenty of spaces if people back in as opposed to parallel parking. Four cars at 2pm, only mine at 6pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings very easily crossed, rock stepping |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
This trail is in good condition despite the mud; stone steps are good and new wooden steps nearer the summit are beautifully done |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dog friendly kind of trail |
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 | Comments: |
Bare ground to start this hike for almost the first two miles, however this section is loaded with mud as the AT has been this year. Huge patches of mud, some difficult to get around and some are deep boot sinkers. No freezing going on at this point with the mud, still very wet and deceiving. About 2.5 miles in and around where the switchbacks start is where the ice and snow started lightly covering the trail, and the muddy spots were beginning to freeze here. Some thick ice and black ice on the stone steps that could require spikes on the way up. Bare booted my way up but put spikes on for the descent for a little over a mile down for extra peace of mind. This trail is wet in many spots and will become very icy soon I imagine. A beautiful sunset hike! Views from both the summit and the North Cube Spur trail (which is really worth the short easy walk over) |
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 | Name: |
Samantha J |
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 | E-Mail: |
sjbrook603@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-13 |
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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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