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: |
Saturday, January 20, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed. Parking lot half full at 11am; more spaces past the restrooms. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy crossing |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw four dogs, 3 medium and 1 smallish. All seemed to be doing quite well. |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
Someone posted a sign at the trailhead saying they lost a Black Diamond hiking pole near the large icicles. The sign has their phone number, in case you find it! |
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| Comments: |
Mostly packed snow, with slush in the sunny spots and ice in the shady spots. I fell twice & saw another guy fall and slide. As always, the shady ledges on the descent of Welch are icy and tricky. |
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| Name: |
Liam |
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| E-Mail: |
Sitestosurf@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-20 |
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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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