Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Welch Mountain, Dickey Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Welch Dickey Loop Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 21, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in good condition |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Ran into one pooch. |
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| Comments: |
I was the first one on the trail yesterday morning. My first hike to these mountains. It was snowing with a couple of inches on the ground. At many of the ledges there is no way of telling which way to go. I'm sure that there are blazes painted on the trail but they were covered with snow. I'd suggest more cairns. Also, I was wearing microspikes. I busted my ass 3 times on the ledge ice. The ledges were steep and very slippery. I strongly suggest crampons. |
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| Name: |
Marshell Chandler |
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| E-Mail: |
steamir@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-22 |
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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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