| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 9, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
It had been sanded when we returned at the end of the day |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The old crosssing was not broken out but we went that way and had no trouble with the crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
We took a lot of time clearing blowdowns today. I think we cut more than 20 but there are still quite a few including at least 5 with tunks that will take a bigger saw. The worst blowdown is after the ridge near the spring. We improved a way around it but it is still difficult |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There was one dog who was stuggling in deep snow near the ridge but seemed happy except for that area |
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 | Comments: |
I used spikes from the car to the beginning of the climb then used snowshoes. Another barebooted almost halfway up the climb without problems then put on snowshoes. The trail was well packed until 0.5mi from the ridge then became mostly blown in and difficult. Even with snowshoes I went up to my knees in a couple places. A skier passed us just before the ridge and that helped break the trail for us significantly. First time I've seen a skier on that mountain. Unfortunately, 2 people without snowshoes summitted after us so I think there will be significant post holes for whoever goes up next. We used the old river crossing and had no problems but no one else had been that way. |
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 | Name: |
Rick Simmons |
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 | E-Mail: |
RickNH1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-09 |
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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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