| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Carter, Mt. Hight, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of open spots at 8:20AM at the Nineteen Mile Brook trailhead parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The brook crossings on Carter Dome Trail were not difficult as the water levels were not high. Had to be selective on the rocks to use to avoid any wet or icy rocks. A couple of the small rocks on the upper brook crossing moved when stepped upon. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is one large tree down on the Nineteen Mile Brook Trail that can be stepped over by using a makeshift path to the right of the official trail (on ascent).
There are two trees across the Carter Dome Trail in between the two brook crossings. One is a large evergreen about 6 feet above the surface and the other a smaller hardwood about 7' or so above the ground. May be a problem with a snowpack.
Some evergreens across the Carter Dome Trail downhill of Zeta Pass that are sufficiently high above the surface to be no problem today but may present an obstacle in the winter.
Jim from Conway informed me that he sawed some obstructions on the Carter-Moriah Trail between Zeta Pass and South Carter.
A couple of broken trees on the Carter Dome Trail between the two junctions with the Carter-Moriah Trail. Not a problem today but may be difficult with a snowpack.
A couple of the bog bridges on the Carter-Moriah Trail between Zeta Pass and South Carter were missing one of two planks.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. None today. |
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 | Comments: |
I managed to hike the trails without using traction by exercising care in potentially slippery spots. I ascended Mt Hight on the steep Carter-Moriah Trail and descended by heading towards Carter Dome on the Carter-Moriah Trail and then down the Carter Dome Trail that is less steep. If I had descended Mt Hight on the steep Carter-Moriah Trail I probably would have used the old Microspikes in my pack. I would recommend carrying some traction in case you require it for safe passage.
The first signs of snow were at about 3600-3700' elevation but the Carter Dome Trail didn't have any snow all the way to Zeta Pass. Much of the trail to South Carter was snow free but the bog bridges had a thin covering of snow or frozen snow/ice. The sloped bog bridges presented the worst slippage problems. The trails around Mt Hight had more consistent snow on the trail but it was compressed to less than an inch deep.
Great views from the open summit of Mt Hight.
Only met three other hikers; a solo hiker from Sanbornton NH and Jim (Conway) and Mike (Meredeth). |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-29 |
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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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