Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Blue Ridge (Middle Peak), Blue Ridge (North Peak), NH |
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| Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail, Dilly Trail, bushwhacks |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 3, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Dilly trail from lost river is closed, however, there are tracks on it. I parked at the beaver brook parking (fee area). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Comments: |
I was out to revisit the blue ridge peaks and do a little redlining. The AT was fairly well packed with soft spots and drifted over sections. I walked the Dilly trail to the cliff outlook. I also learned that the recognized high point for Kinsman Notch Peak is a bump north of what I had observed last fall. In other words, after passing the Dilly junction, it is the second bump. I made the short bushwhack to the high point on Blue Ridge North, and then turned around. In the downhill direction I had several postholing incidents even with MSRs w/tails. There are a few good outlooks along this route, one provides great views of Wolf/Wolf Cub, Loon, and Franconia Ridge. Great after-work hike. |
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| Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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| E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-04 |
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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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