| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Regarding trailhead parking, there is a 0.2 mile segment of unmaintained road that leads to a trailhead parking area. This short segment of road is often impassable in winter months since it isn't plowed. However, since we've had so little snow this winter, the 0.2 mile of roadway appeared to be passable. But, did I drive down it and park at the lot?
Nope, I chickened out, and opted to squeeze into a small spot off the maintained road at the point where the unmaintained segment begins. :) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only one blowdown which is easily stepped-over |
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 | Comments: |
Black Mountain (Benton)
The trail was in great shape. There was only one blowdown which could easily be stepped over.
The trail conditions from start to finish were perfect for Microspikes. There was an inch or two of snow on top of an underlayment of ice. Presumably no one has traveled this trail for awhile since no human footprints were seen at any point along the route. Other than a few animal prints here and there, the trail was pristine.
Just as a footnote, when I arrived at the point where the Chippewa Trail comes in, there was ample evidence of hikers having used this trail. Presumably, this trail is passable from trailhead to summit, but of course it's only an assumption since I didn't actually hike that trail.
My BLOG (link below) has some photos from this trek. |
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 | Name: |
1HappyHiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
randonneur8 AT yahoo DOT com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-hike-to-black-mountain-one-in.html |
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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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