| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 3 cars around 7:15, maybe 10 at 2:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were no problem - river is still pretty low though that might change with the precipiation this week. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very windy day with lots of swinging trees so I would expect there to be some new blowdowns by tomorrow, especially on Davis Path. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There is a lost hoodie sweatshirt hanging from a tree on Davis Path just after Isolation Trail junction. It was navy and said "Fisher" on it. |
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 | Comments: |
No snow or ice! (This will change later this week). Lots of wet trail as usual but things are still relatively dry and rock hoppable - I've definitely seen all of these trails in a much more watery/muddy state. I took the small cutoff at the end of Rocky Branch which avoids the extra river crossings - that trail is pretty well broken out. There are some extensive pools of water you have to negotiate on the cutoff near the Isolation Trail end which may get worse with more precipitation.
Also this was a 100MPH winds day on Washington and I'm guessing winds were 40-50MPH on Isolation. This turned out to be a little scary along Davis Path because the trees there were getting direct wind and many were rocking back and forth, seemingly waiting to fall. |
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 | Name: |
Joanna |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-12 |
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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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