| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stinson Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stinson Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for five or six vehicles at the trailhead. Road to the trailhead is plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Frozen, no problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Just a couple of small branches across the trail from the previous night's wind. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great route for dogs. Abbie really enjoyed herself. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found one Microspike (size large) on the road portion of this route, about two-thirds of the way up. Left it at the trailhead hanging on a sign. |
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 | Comments: |
The second time our annual Christmas Eve hike has taken Abbie and me to the summit of Stinson Mountain. Trail is in good condition but light traction is advisable, as there is a lot of exposed ice and ice beneath the snow in the last half-mile or so of the ascent. The forecast rain/wintry mix this coming weekend will likely cause trail conditions to deteriorate, however. At the summit, we had a great, clear view of the Baker River Valley below and even of far-away Mt. Washington. Lots of moose tracks near the summit, which were a source of great fascination for Abbie. Didn't see another person on the ascent or descent. |
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 | Name: |
The Feathered Hat |
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 | E-Mail: |
stevebjerklie@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-25 |
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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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