| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Province Road State Forest Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Snowmobile corridors, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
1 spot plowed at the start of Hog Hill Road (snowmobile corridor), larger lot further W along North Groton Road, had 6-8" of snow when I drove by, looked like it would be plowed for loading/unloading sleds. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged on the snomo trails, n/a on the whack |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All good on the snomo trails, a few smaller branches tossed from the road |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not sure if they are welcome on groomed snowmobile trails - I would think not. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Great day visiting a low summit as the snowstorm rolled in yesterday, making for some really enjoyable snowshoe running on the trek out. Beginning from 1 cleared spot (police stopped by, thought I was stuck), I snowshoed immediately as barebooting groomed trails is a no-no. A solid, packed base provided quick travel into the backcountry. Early along the snomo trail, a flume of ice flowed side to side, across the groomed trail, other spots had holes 8-10" deep, looking straight down to running water on trail, yuck.
Snowshoeing conditions were fantastic, however. Flying along groomed Hog Hill Road, soon got off to follow a bearing toward my objective. A track from 1 sled led the way up to a snowmobile turnaround around 2000'. This brought me onto the ridge where a brief westerly whack, over two rolling hills, found a steep climb up the final pitch. A small, southern bump is first encountered, as continuing onto the northern bump brings hikers to the recognized high point of the mountain. I imagine a nice, northfacing view could be had from the summit - snow was dumping hard while up on the summit, low winds, very nice visit.
Following tracks back through the bushwhack to snowmobile tracks. Quick, 1.5hr ramble over 4.25miles - loving these groomed snomo trails.
For a couple of color photographs, and a brief write up, check out the link provided. |
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 | Name: |
Erik Hamilton |
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 | E-Mail: |
ehamilton9481@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.atalkinthewoods.com/trail-reports/province-road-peak |
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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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