| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Route 112, FR 511, Mt. Potash Trail, Downes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 22, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked along the road as the drive into the parking area hadn't been plowed. 4WD vehicle could get in there fine, lot itself is clear of snow. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We had no problem crossing the brook. |
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 | Comments: |
We did the road walk to the Fire Road since we weren't sure about the water crossing. When we crossed Downe's Brook (while on the road) We thought it looked pretty tame so that's why we went back that way. Trail is all snow, some postholing if you get off what we assume is a monorail under the snow. It was a little soft and loose so we used the spikes, though even then we were slipping in some spots. When we got up past the first open ledge and onto the next ledges the snow and ice were very soft and starting to slide off the rock, due to water running on the rock underneath the ice. It was OK today but that one ledge that slants downhill will be difficult until the water stops running. Not bad after that, just had to pay attention on the way down. Views were stunning! |
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 | Name: |
Sugaree |
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 | E-Mail: |
barkers@alumni.unh.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-22 |
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 | Link: |
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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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