| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Arethusa Falls, Ripley Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Arethusa Falls Trail, Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 5, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of room at both ends |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
OK below Ripley Falls, but several potential weak spots look ready to open. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail to Arethusa predictably well compacted. From there to Frankenstein Cliff trail is doable in spikes, easier with snowshoes. From that junction down to Ripley, there was only one set of snowshoe tracks to help locate the trail (blazes are quite variably visible), and snowshoes were the only way to go. Steep descent down to the base of Ripley is challenging; spikes might work better, but you'd be post-holing. Crossing below Ripley seemed more snowy than icy, and could be tricky if we get a warming spell. |
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 | Name: |
Chip Morgan |
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 | E-Mail: |
cbmorgan@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-06 |
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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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