| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Al Merrill Loop, Asquam Ridge Trail, Beaver Brook Trail, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 7, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ravine road is still open and on excellent shape |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All have bridges and the water is still fairly low |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One massive blow down will require a chainsaw about a mile or so in on Al Merrill. For now it's a duck or crawl under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Started up Al Merrill which starts out with only trace amounts of snow slowly deepening to a few around the 3300' mark to about 6" around 3800'. Above treeline on the Moose is pockets of deeper snow where the wind has piled it up in between exposed rocks. Not enough for snowshoes but enough to cover your boots of you step in one. The summit is caked in rime but no ice on the ground. Traction was pretty good with bareboots. Gorge brook has been trampled down and is slick in some spots where the freeze/thaw has hidden some ice. Still did it without trouble in bareboots but it's that time to start carrying the spikes. |
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 | Name: |
Ross |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-07 |
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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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