| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were 4 cars in the small parking lot at the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings |
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 | Comments: |
It was amazing to see so much bare ground on this hike. The first mile can be bare booted. Right before Mt. Surprise, the ice began. The steep slabs were covered in thick ice. This went on for about 2 miles. I put on my Hillsound spikes, but the ice was so hard, they really weren’t digging in for a good grip. Spent a lot of time on the edge of the trail grabbing trees. The snow pack finally appeared for the final mile to the summit, and the conditions improved. On the way back, I used my Hillsound Pro crampons and it was much easier, but we really had to take our time with foot placement.
Snowshoes were not needed today because everything was frozen solid, but this will change with warmer temperatures. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-18 |
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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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