Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Baldface, North Baldface, Eagle Crag, Mt. Meader, NH |
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| Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Mt. Meader Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of Moose poop. I mean lots. Some bear poop too. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Most sane dogs would hate the Baldface ledges |
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| Bugs: |
Butterflies, a gnat or two. |
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| Comments: |
Great day on the Baldfaces. Blaze's pictures on VFTT inspired me to go out there. The ledges below S. Baldface are pretty much dry. There is snow in the col between S and N Baldface, all easily bare bootable. Coming off of North is slightly trickier. It's still icy on some of the scrambles but if you take your time, pick your spots, and occasionally buttslide you can escape it traction free.
I missed my turn down Baldface trail on Eagle Crag (don't ask) so I got Meader Ridge as a bonus! Some spotty deep snow on the ridge, but again, nothing I felt compelled to break out traction for. Stunning views and lots of wind up top. |
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| Name: |
Lerxst |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-13 |
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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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