| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on Bangor St trailhead...room for about 5 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
at least a dozen stopovers, walkarounds, duck unders. most look like they've been there awhile. nothing to impede forward progress |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 1 well-behaved pooch. no water, bring some. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
there is a grey knit hat hanging on the trailhead sign. |
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 | Comments: |
A delightful day, though cold. no standing around. had the wind in our faces on the descent, but it was manageable with balaclava and hooded hard shell. We used Hillsound spikes and they were the perfect choice, even though we did bring k-10s and ice axes due to the reports of ice on Stony Brook. There are a handful of thick ice flows, but easily gotten around or managed in the spikes. Saw only 4 others and 1 aforementioned pup on this trail today and had the summit to ourselves. |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-05 |
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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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