| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Lowe's Bald Spot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Jackson Road, Madison Gulf Trail, Lowe's Bald Spot Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 27, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at AMC Pinkham Lodge |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All brook crossings fine. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was lightly packed with drifting snow in some areas. We used snowshoes the entire route. There was postholing in numerous sections that made things messy for the XC skiers who share the OJR trail. The spur trail to the top was a bit icy, but staying to the left on the first ledge and to the right on the second ledge provided adequate traction. Awesome view of Madison and Adams for such little effort!
"Wildlife": We met the Mt. Washington Auto Road snowcat on its way down when we crossed the auto road. Several passengers took our picture claiming we were the only "wildlife" they had seen all day! Pretty funny! |
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 | Name: |
BLT |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-02-28 |
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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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