| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 15, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in plowed lot on left about 100 yds before trailhead. Be careful not to block the trails. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Starting about 1 mile in, the trail is an absolute postholed mess. Some pics in the link below that don't do justice...can't imagine it was much fun when 9 out of every 10 steps (long stretches where it was 10/10) they sunk anywhere from their shin to their crotch. What is there now is set like concrete...very grippy with Hillsounds, so as long as you don't slip into a hole it is manageable, and the postholes actually made steps on the very steep parts, so not all bad! In a few places there was drifted snow over the holes, so had to be careful not to find a hidden hole. A previous report referenced people postholing with snowshoes, but I didn't see any of those holes. Not sure how much snow is coming tonight, but I'd say snowshoes will be your best bet if there is just enough to cover over the holes. |
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 | Name: |
Borealis |
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 | E-Mail: |
kdwelch1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/10770089214 |
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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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