| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nicely plowed lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I was able to not so gracefully rock hop all crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns down low and up high but all are manageable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found |
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 | Comments: |
A great day on trail. Lots of tracks up to the first junction but only one set other than mine headed up Carter dome trail. Lots of tracks at the zeta pass area but again only one set headed the way I did (besides mine). Only saw one other person and I met her on the summit of middle Carter briefly. Lower down there was a lot of mud and running water. After the first junction things improved and the snowpack went from trace depth to a more substantial amount. The snow is crusty and if you step off the packed path you will posthole and bruise your shins on said crusty snow. There was a light dusting lower down which also increased in depth as you ascended. 4 or so inches of fresh snow are higher up. Pretty much only had to step through one or two drifts, snowshoes are not necessary. Minimal ice present |
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 | Name: |
Lea |
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 | E-Mail: |
lea_giguere@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-12 |
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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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