| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The gate is open. Parked on the left side of the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small crossings that can be rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We ran into 6 dogs and their owners enjoying this day. |
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 | Bugs: |
There was a nice breeze, so bugs were not a problem. |
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 | Comments: |
Gorge Brook starts off snow free. Half way between the second and third bridge, we put on spikes. After a short distance, spikes came off due to all the bare rocks. This was the theme of the day. We probably put spikes on and off at least 8 times. I was surprised how deep the snow still is at high elevation. Given the warm day, the steep monorail was still mostly stable. It took concentration to stay in the middle of it, but there was very little postholing from our group. The monorail was too narrow and steep for snowshoes.
Given these obstacles, the hike took longer than it normally does, but the sunshine and perfect temperatures made it worth the effort. Above treeline, there is no snow…spent a half hour on the summit enjoying the beautiful day with a fun group. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S. |
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 | E-Mail: |
suemsullivan23@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-08 |
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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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