| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Doublehead, North Doublehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Doublehead Ski Trail, Old Path, New Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 21, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot less than half full when I arrived at 9:15 am and when I left. Road is passable but minimal sand and plowing. No problem with proper tires or 4 wheel/all wheel drive. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were no issue although anything other than snowshoes and skis are wearing down the snow bridges over the water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Old path is not blazed at all, but busted out good enough to avoid anyone getting off trail on accident. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Observed no dogs. Should avoid dogs on ski trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Someone left two read ski pools. Good Samaritan placed them by kiosk at parking lot.
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 | Comments: |
Plenty of snow! In order to preserve good ski trail, it is highly recommended to wear only snowshoes or skis up or down the ski trail. I’d also recommend this for the Old Path or New Path too. When the ascent is less grade there were too many punch throughs making the trail snow surface less than enjoyable, especially near the col between south and north peaks. When the Path ascending steep, it was fine. Overall those spiking were punching two to three feet in. Snowshoeing and skis are the way at Doublehead. Great views. Don’t forget to go all the way to the end of South spur for an excellent view. I had to bust it out from the summit. It’s only 50-100 yds. |
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 | Name: |
Tad |
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 | E-Mail: |
tad56@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-21 |
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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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