| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot plowed, no problems |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
minor water crossings not bridged completely but easily avoided |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
nope, I love late fall hiling |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Started badly when straps broke on my MSR Lightning shoes at the car. They are quite old. Not happy to try this in micrlspikes, but I needed this for my Fall #47. I postholed once nearing Isolation trail and bailed. I share Abyuland's opinions about hiking without snowshoes. Right now you will absolutely posthole and trash this trail. Bushwack seemed to wander compaired to other years, but thanks to whoever did the heavy work. REI has several showshoes on sale not for less than $150. Please check them out. |
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 | Name: |
whitey48 |
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 | E-Mail: |
whitey48@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-18 |
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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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