Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
|
| Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 25, 2017 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was plowed and empty at the start. Full in the afternoon. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
Today they were crossed without issue. However, one of the snow covered rocks used in the AM had bee washed over in the PM. |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some low hanging branches. Easily worked around or under. |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi and Zoe had a great time without any issues. |
|
| Bugs: |
N/A |
|
| Lost and Found: |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
The conditions were a little tough. Soft snow on top of a fairly packed trail caused some slipping while going up. Stepping off or to the side of the packed trail led to post holes - even with snowshoes on. Deep post holes! We used the bushwhack of the bushwhack to avoid the ice going up/down the chimney. In between the two peaks and after the chimney, where it levels off a bit, there is a downed tree and we (along with someone days before) continued straight - take that left when going over to Mt. Osceola. Saw about 10-12 others on the trail. When we were on our return, one bare booter left some really deep post holes in the trail. Nice to get out with Sunshine and Gypsy Hiker - |
|
| Name: |
Tara & Zoe |
|
| E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2017-02-25 |
|
| Link: |
https:// |
|
|
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. |
|