| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 19, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ravine Lodge Rd is nicely plowed to winter gate and beyond. Plenty of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged (with actual bridges). |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown at about 4300’ that can be stepped on and over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 2, they seemed to be enjoying themselves. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Great day on the Gentle Giant today.
3 of us wore snowshoes door-to-door. We started about 5 minutes after a pair of barebooters ahead of us, so we were able to smooth out their tracks. Eventually ended up crossing paths with 4 other folks. Unfortunately, the last 2 we passed were barebooting, so whatever work we did to smooth out the trail will be negated.
Snowshoes are the traction of choice. Snow is very fluffy on top and unconsolidated. It’s like walking on the beach without snowshoes. Hopefully there can be a nice clean track laid this weekend before next week’s thaw/freeze cycle.
Good to see some familiar names/faces from IG out there in real life. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-19 |
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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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