| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Big Ball Mountain, Black Snoot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Tate Mountain Trail, Banana Trail, Black Snout Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked off 171 in the lot with no issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the crossing are bridged or can be hopped on the Mt Shaw trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Small blow down on the Italian trail and a couplemore on the Mt Shaw trail. Some blazes are fading on the Italian trail and could use a little fresh paint |
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 | Comments: |
Nice counterclockwise loop up the Italian trail to Big Ball then to Black Snout and down the Mt Shaw trail. A mix of conditions with the warm weather. Wore spikes most of the way and put snowshoes on for the section between Big Ball and Black Snout. Some minor post holes and a few sketchy spot with heavy ice build up but nothing that couldn't be worked around. Great views of the lake today. |
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 | Name: |
DaveDonna |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-12 |
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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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