| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch trail, bushwhacks, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the first 2 cars in the lot and when we finished there were 2 others. The parking lot is huge and there is lots of room. No fee to park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We used the molehill bushwhack to avoid the first 2 crossings. The crossing on Iso express was rock hoppable but we went downstream to cross where the rocks were flatter and spaced better. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is still one blowdown that requires stepping over on Rocky Branch trail. No issues with any other trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a good route for doggos. Sadly, we did not see any today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Back in Hell. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There is a red dog collar on the sign at the trailhead. We left it there. |
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 | Comments: |
This was a pivot to grid assist Luke for November and to grab Isolation before the conditions got tougher and we lucked out. The leaves down low are better than they were last month but are still deep in some areas. We took our time and looked for dry rocks to step on. The mud pits are higher are thriving. There is a lot of standing water, deep puddles, and squelchy mud. The molehill whack was easy to follow and there are several areas of deep mud there as well. Some is not avoidable. Iso Express is its' usual dreamy self. There were a few spots where navigation was tricky but we really had no issues. We found snow up high which made the day. There are a few areas of deep unavoidable mud on Iso Express. One is a good foot deep. Don't ask how I know, but I do. We put on spikes when we reached Davis Path since there was more snow and ice. I used my Exospikes for the first time and they worked perfectly. The summit was cold, socked in and windy so we didn't stay long. We kept our spikes on until the water crossing on the descent. We could have taken them off earlier but we were lazy. We never saw anyone else all day. Luke only has a handful of peaks left to close out November. Woot woot! |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-11-10 |
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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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