| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl’s Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd paths, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hardly anyone there. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridged. Crossings were frozen but you should still test before stepping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw what I think were coyote tracks. |
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 | Comments: |
A great track was laid by the snowshoers over the weekend which froze into quite a solid base. Looks like great skiing conditions. There was a fresh inch of fluff on top today and I got to enjoy seeing only animal tracks. I bare-booted following both of the common shortcuts until the steep herd path/unofficial trail that were not supposed to name. I put microspikes on but longer crampons might be better for some folks. I used my upper body strength to dig the poles in for traction on this steep section. On the way down there was some controlled sliding. Up on the ridge there were knee-deep drifts but I didn’t put my snowshoes on at all today, I had gaiters on so just plowed through for the last few hundred feet. I missed the summit and went past it before realizing I was going downhill because it’s such a flat summit and with the drifts really not obvious. All in all it was a great day, and warmer than expected with no wind. It took me about 6 hours and I jogged quite a bit on the way out. I was glad to get these before more snow, but I’m happy to report there is a solid base under there now. |
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 | Name: |
Owl’s Head |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-09 |
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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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