| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
it was still snowing in the early morning when we arrived and the final stretch of the road had not yet been plowed. But it was plowed by the time we left. No issues parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams were high but easily crossed with rock hopping. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Fresh powdery snow of about 3-5 inches. We were the first in the trail for the day so we started in snowshoes and switched to spikes. Spikes were snow-balling badly, especially on the descent. Steeper sections were solid ice under powder. This made for very slippery conditions. At times we wished we had packed crampons. I think there was evidence of post-holing towards the summit, from the thaw earlier in the week, but the fresh snowfall made it hard to tell if they were holes or just uneven terrain covered by fresh snow. Until the ice melts, crampons may be needed at times. Spikes for the rest of it. |
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 | Name: |
KL |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-15 |
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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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