| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Mountain Trail, Old Piper Trail, White Trail, Red Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues midweek at the bottom of Carriage Rd. The gate was still closed and Carriage Rd was still pretty soft walking down. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cleared some small stuff, especially on the Red Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Mine had fun - lots of water in the usual spots and the springtime melty spots. |
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 | Comments: |
I was looking forward to writing a traction-free report, but the Red Trail was very icy today and I put on my spikes to descend from the tower to the lot at the top of Carriage Rd. I barebooted otherwise, as the ice was avoidable and snow was minimal. Trails in generally good shape!
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 | Name: |
DB & BS |
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 | E-Mail: |
dbbswmnf@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-09 |
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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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