Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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| Trails: |
Route 112, Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 22, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in a small plowed area on the Kancamagus, just a short walk up to the trailhead (about .25 mile walk) |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged except for one which was almost dry so easy to walk across. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall trail in great shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Our doggo (Kodiak) had a blast!!! We crossed paths with two others who were also enjoying the day, and Kodiak got to run around with one on Mt. Osceola summit! |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost, nothing found. |
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| Comments: |
Wow, what a busy day on the Osceola's!!! I lost count of how many we passed, I am guessing around 40. So many friendly people out, all seemed to be enjoying the day. We were in snowshoes start to finish (from the trailhead, not the road walk). There was a mix of all those out today, some in snow shoes and some with spikes/trail crampons. Overall the trails are in good condition, but the snow is so soft, there are so many post holes and the the trails are totally chopped up. These trails definitely need some snowshoe love. As others have mentioned, the chimney is ice and does not appear to have been used. The bypass looked fine, but we took the bypass to the bypass both ways, and it is totally packed and fine. Absolutely gorgeous day with amazing views! |
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| Name: |
Marylyn Styles |
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| E-Mail: |
marylynstyles@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-22 |
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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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