| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot is surprisingly not that muddy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one without the footbridge was an easy step over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Rant: I don’t have a problem if you keep your dog(s) off-leash as long as they’re a) responsive and b) you clean up after them. There are numerous reasons to do both, some having to do with other dogs, some having to do with native flora and fauna, and some having to do with basic decency. Please control your dog(s) and clean up after them. I’m not sure why this is such a hard concept for some people. |
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 | Bugs: |
I saw one… |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Orange water bottle under the sign at the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
We actually barebooted the whole way, though there were a couple of sections where spikes might have made things a little easier. The majority of the trail was actually snow and ice free, and was completely dry. The snow and ice was confined to a few shady stretches. |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-29 |
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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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