Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Smarts Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Big sign at the fork of Dorchester rd. and Grafton tpk. announcing that during mud season all hikers, bikers, etc. must park at the ski lot{near the fork} or be towed. No indication of when they think mud season starts. Road not too bad today and the small parking area was packed at the lambert ridge trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
few and simple |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
both trails in fine shape. no blowdowns |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
dogs will have a tricky time toward the top. |
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| Comments: |
Lambert trail dry near the bottom, but up around the ledges and beyond there was significant blue ice along the trail, particularly the steep areas. Also it was snowing lightly all morning while I was there, above 1500-2000 feet. Only 1/2 inch or so, but it concealed the areas that were icy. Light traction very advisable.
Ranger trail quite a contrast. More south-facing and free of ice. At the bottom it is very muddy in sections, but there is room along the sides to avoid most of it. |
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| Name: |
scrambler |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-31 |
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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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