| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Morgan, Mt. Percival, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail, Morse Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car in the lot when we arrived around 8:30 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings were flowing (nothing frozen), but doable by walking up the streams to a more suitable location |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two very agile dogs on Percival. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
This is tough time of year to climb these two. No snow to speak of, so no traction with spikes or snowshoes. Intermittent ice everywhere so spikes not needed in some spots, but then 100 feet up the trail a sheet of ice. We did not wear spikes until we crossed over Morgan and headed for Percival. At that point we decided it was easier just to leave them on. The caves and surrounding cliffs were somewhat treacherous with ice. It was a bit hairy in spots. BUT, an enjoyable hike on a crisp day. |
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 | Name: |
Big G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-14 |
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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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