| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Road, herd path, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 at the Seven Dwarfs Motel lot. Please remove traction/snowshoes when crossing over the wooden bridge |
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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 |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
not the greatest snowbridge but it holds up, narrow but easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine for winter dogs! |
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 | Comments: |
Light Traction is fine up until the last open drainage at 3250'. From there, conditions are a little soft so snowshoes are the best option, although one can make it to North Twin summit in microspikes without damaging the trail. Between peaks snowshoes are necessary.
Trail is broken out nicely, and it is a winter wonderland above 3500'
About a half dozen other hikers out, with four heading over to Galehead, so the track should be in good shape, but expect drifting as winds pick up. |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
dailey7779@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/ |
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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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