| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Maybe 30 cars at 11am making for ~100 yd extra walk to the beginning of the 1 mile extra walk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing that doesn't have a permanent bridge over it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of happy pups. |
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 | Comments: |
Road is bare and frozen after the gate to the Lodge. The trail from the lodge down to the bridge is as slick as anything you'll see all day. Spikes stayed in the pack all day, the ~1-3" of snow that was on top of the ice/rocks made the grip pretty good. Most people were wearing spikes, a couple people had put them on then took them off...still lots of exposed rocks, but above 3500' there is enough snow that you won't have to walk on rocks with the spikes. There is enough wetness/existing ice that it could easily be a different story tomorrow so you'll definitely want spikes in your bag. Maybe 4-6" of snow above treeline, but rocky, def no need for snowshoes. |
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 | Name: |
Borealis |
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 | E-Mail: |
kdwelch1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-30 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/10464768805 |
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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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