Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Crawford, NH |
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| Trails: |
Davis Path, Crawford Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 21, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
ample parking |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
streams pretty dry |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of leaners |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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| Bugs: |
I noticed all over the trail especially in the footprints was what looked like iron filings, kind of grayish powder I have no idea what it was. Moondust? |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Trail was well packed all the way up to the open ledges. Above that not so well packed but if you follow the trail and avoid the postholes you're fine. I had a vision though, of the first sunny warm day, this will all turn to the consistency of mashed potatoes. On the descent, nearing the last of the downhills there is a long stretch of precarious narrow sidehill traverse with a ravine beside you. I was mighty glad I had reasonably sharp Hillsound Microspikes. It was definitely a no stumble zone and I was all alone on the mountain. One minor benefit, I took my hat off and got an invigorating scalp massage from the protruding branches on the trail. |
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| Name: |
Dave A. |
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| E-Mail: |
cliffbay@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-21 |
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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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