| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Anna, Straightback Mountain - South Peak, North Avery Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Stage Road, Red Trail, Blue Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Blueberry Pasture Trail, snowmobile trail, Looped Secret View Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of plowed parking at the end of Alton Mtn. Rd. in Alton. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Today's Plan A was to head to the Whites. But I-93 was craptastic with black ice and a slew of accidents from people who are incapable of slowing down. So I got off the highway and headed to the Belknap Range.
Old Stage Rd., the lower part of Blueberry Pasture Trail up to the logging road cutoff, Straightback Mtn. Trail, and the loop over North Avery Hill had been traveled by snowmobiles. Everywhere else I was breaking out 2-4 in. of new snow over an existing base with some deeper drifts. Snowshoes are essential in this area with the current conditions and I wore my trusty TSLs round-trip.
Not a big view day but the snow-draped trees are gorgeous right now, especially on the upper section of Straightback Mtn. Trail. I saw no other hikers and with no wind it was extremely quiet out there today. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-30 |
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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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