| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Road, herd path, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at 7 Dwarfs and I got to chat with Franz when I paid my $10. He is as cordial and welcoming as ever. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a few leaners and duck unders but nothing too troublesome |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen :( |
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 | Bugs: |
Still in Hell |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found |
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 | Comments: |
We used bare boots to the turn off for the bushwhack [not a "bushwhack"] and then switched to snowshoes. Down low there was a bit of fluffy snow over a soft but packed base. Once we passed the turn off for the Firewarden's trail the fresh snow increased and the base was softer. The snow dept continued to increase as we ascended and at the steep section closer to the top, the drifts began. The trail was totally obscured with some pretty impressive drifts. We broke it out and the snow was so deep that we walked right over the actual summit and didn't notice until we were at the viewpoint. We backtracked and unburied the sign. 2 of our crew continued onto South Twin and Steph and I returned the way we came packing down the trail more on our way out. Snowshoes are 100% needed going forward. Spikes would never get you there. Snowshoes. Yup. Snowshoes. |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-26 |
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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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