Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Watatic, Nutting Hill, MA |
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| Trails: |
Wapack Trail, Midstate Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 23, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
9 a.m. parking lot just full, about 10 cars. 11:30 return there were only 4 cars in the lot, surprising on such a nice day. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy crossing on plank bridge of beaver pond near parking area. And other small hop across about 5 minutes beyorn pond just before split boulder. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy pup. |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Brought snowshoes but they were not needed. Trails well packed down. Light traction made life much easier especially on a couple of icy patches, but could do without. Warming temperatures definitely softening the snow but did not posthole on trail itself. |
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| Name: |
Robert Nick |
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| E-Mail: |
rjnick@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-23 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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