| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Morgan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford Ridgepole Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 24, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
2 lots, one full and one half full at noon on the Friday after T-giving. Each lots holds ~12-20 vehicles. No parking allowed on street. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Many - all low and easily crossable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs not on this trail. we on trail across the street |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lots of little stuff at the trailhead sign |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was busy the day after Thanksgiving. Clear skies, great views, muddy in many places, cold temps (10-15 degrees with low winds) on the top. Trail a mix of bare ground (lower) and a few inches of loose granular snow/ice (middle to top). Made it up the ladders, tunnel, ledges to both Morgan ledges and true summit bare booting. The most challenging part was the snow-covered boulders after you pass the ladders/tunnel to get to the top of Morgan.
Put on micro spikes at Morgan true summit to head to Percival. Had to turn back and took way around Morgan side w/o ladders as I was running out of daylight. Had spikes on most of the way down, and it allowed faster/sure travel. Should have put the spikes on the way up. Will return and go up the other way to Percival to check out the entire loop in the future. Great views and variety of trail challenges for the miles. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Ryder |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-24 |
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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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