| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kearsarge North Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kearsarge North Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 10, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot on the north side of Hurricane Mtn Rd is plowed. Holds about 7 vehicles.
Sign warning of winter parking ban on Hurricane Mtn Rd - $50 fine |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition.
Some trees have been cut in the boulder area.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
I was able to wear snowshoes for the entire hike. The flex alp snowshoe traction worked well on the icy surfaces. The other hikers I met were not wearing snowshoes. I don't think they were adversely impacting the trail. However, hikers on a warmer day have post-holed on the trail. I was able to easily avoid these holes. There is a potential to create holes with tomorrow's forecasted warm temperatures.
Encountered a lot of frozen slush and ice on the trail, especially at lower elevation. The only tricky spots are the ledges uphill from the forest protection area sign. The ledges are all snow covered so they were easy to traverse.
I removed the snowshoes before ascending the historic fire tower. There is no pen or pencil to sign the logbook. The tower shook a bit in the wind.
Kearsarge North turned out to be a good pick as there was sufficient visibility to see other White Mountain peaks except for the Presidential Range that was enshrouded in clouds. The view of Carter Notch is particularly impressive.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-10 |
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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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