| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Castle Mountain, Castle Mountain - West Peak, Goback Mountain, East Savage, Stratford Notch Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Logging roads, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 28, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Brown road was frozen in the morning with a few inches of snow, but soft and muddy in the afternoon around 4:30. I might not drive in as far if doing this again in the spring, my Tacoma was struggling on the uphill part leaving. One other hiker was there in a jeep. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Seemed fine for dogs but I did see a moose and lots of moose sign. |
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 | Bugs: |
No |
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 | Lost and Found: |
No |
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 | Comments: |
You wouldn’t guess it on the drive up, but in the hills there was plenty of snow for snowshoes today. The first time while doing this list that I’ve run into another bushwhacker, which was pretty cool. I went and did both West Castle (3690’) and Castle, deep snowpack and fresh powder made for dreamy conditions cruising through the woods. I signed in at West for the NHHH (94/100). It took a few tries to find a good route to Castle from West, and no register there, not sure if it’s on any list either, but it had amazing views. I made the 2.7 miles back down to the logging road in 1 hour. From there I followed Mike’s tracks to Goback Savage mostly on another road, met up with him there, then we did separate routes to Stratford and I saw a moose over there. Jars on both these little peaks. It was about 14 miles for the day, in 7 hours. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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 | E-Mail: |
calxjohnson@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-28 |
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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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