| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gulf of Slides, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gulf of Slides Ski Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues, but all the Pinkham area lots appeared full with many people being out enjoying the beautiful day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues crossing the first branch of the New River at this time. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Pulled a few blowdowns off the trail, but generally in good shape |
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 | Comments: |
I am putting this on here to let people know that while the Sherburne trail is reportedly only closed in the bottom third, the Gulf of Slides Ski Trail is much different with adequate snow for skinning up/skiing down only on the top quarter of the trail (above 3500 feet). While the skiing was excellent in the Gulf (and not crowded on a day when it seemed hundreds, maybe thousands, were heading to Tuckerman's), be prepared for a long, rough hike through a variety of conditions (mud, rotten patches of snow, etc.) to get to it.
Crampons were quite helpful ascending the Main Gully. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-28 |
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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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