| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Crawford, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Crawford Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking is superb. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There is flagging tape and signs to guide you around where the old trail crosses the river (due to bridge failure). The first water crossing has a lot of rocks to hop across. The second water crossing is very small and easy to rock hop as well. There is some impressive erosion along the sides of the brook. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Mia the resident dog is charming. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail has a bit of everything right now in typical early spring conditions. The lower elevations are down to mud and patches of crusty snow. Middle part of the trail has several inches of snow, sort of packed down but also with some foot steps - not quite post holes because the snow isn't that deep here. The upper elevation leading to the summit has impressively deep snow still and would benefit from snowshoes for the sake of evening out the trail. Spikes are totally doable, especially in the morning when the snow is firm. Afternoon soft snow up top has many convenient foot holds to step up but also a few postholes. Saw a line of bear tracks a short ways down from the top. Stair Mountain trail was unbroken. Overall this is a superb mountain because the views of big summits seem oh-so-close! What a spot, with many giant rocks for lunchtime. A good looking cliff over the edge of some of the rocks. Beautiful ravine below. All this for a pretty easy going trail. Excellent. |
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 | Name: |
R Whelton |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachelwhelton@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-10 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.youtube.com/rachelwhelton |
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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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