| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Water is still high to either side of the road in to parking, but no problems getting through. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing was easy; I'd just suggest bringing microspikes in case the rocks are icy, as they were in the morning when I crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of trees down across the trail, but they're easy step overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw tracks in the snow, but no encounters. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Surprisingly the section between the trailhead and the water crossing was the area with the most snow, a bit over a foot from what I could tell. Only time I needed traction was the water crossing. Other than that, it's the usual mixed spring bag of every condition. |
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 | Name: |
Mike |
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 | E-Mail: |
Foghorn14us@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-24 |
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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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