| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stinson Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stinson Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Last section of road and parking lot are not sanded, but are currently packed enough to drive. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of significance. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cut out a blowdown at the trailhead. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of snowmobiles out, so keep them close! |
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 | Comments: |
Trail from the parking lot up to the second snowmobile trail crossing was fairly firm early this afternoon with only a few postholes. Full snowpack, probably about 2 feet deep, so snowshoes were nice.
The portion that follows the snowmobile trail was like walking on the beach due to the loose, fine granular. Snowshoes ideal, as Microspikes were not getting good purchase by the look of it.
From the snowmobile trail to the ledge switchback was rough, as someone had recently snowmobiled this section (before getting stuck and turning around). As a result of the snowmobile, the packed layer of footbed was tilled out. Folks without snowshoes were fairly frequently postholing and churning as a result.
Off trail, there is an inch or two of powder on top of a firm crust that will support snowshoes.
Beautiful sunny afternoon with temperatures in the 20s. Winter wonderland up high with snow on the trees. Mt. Washington visible from the summit. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-03 |
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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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