Fred Shirley
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Date: 4-12-09
Trail Conditions: We did a loop hike over Mt. Klem, Mt. Mack and Mt. Anna, starting from Camp Bell and using the Red and Blue trails. This is a distance of about 8 miles, reaching a maximum altitude of 2000 feet, traveling in the Belknap Range (next to Lake Winnipesaukee). About 60% of the trail is bare ground; the other 40% is a typical Spring mix of snow, ice, water and mud. The deepest snow drifts we crossed were about a foot deep. Water crossings were easy. A few blowdowns were insignificant.
Special Equipment: We barebooted it the whole way. Gaiters were helpful to keep snow out of our boots when doing the occasional posthole. Poles were helpful for balance on snowy/icy sections. We carried foot traction (MicroSpikes, Stabilicers) but never bothered to put them on.
Comments: see photos at:
http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/mack.html
Trail Conditions: We did a loop hike over Mt. Klem, Mt. Mack and Mt. Anna, starting from Camp Bell and using the Red and Blue trails. This is a distance of about 8 miles, reaching a maximum altitude of 2000 feet, traveling in the Belknap Range (next to Lake Winnipesaukee). About 60% of the trail is bare ground; the other 40% is a typical Spring mix of snow, ice, water and mud. The deepest snow drifts we crossed were about a foot deep. Water crossings were easy. A few blowdowns were insignificant.
Special Equipment: We barebooted it the whole way. Gaiters were helpful to keep snow out of our boots when doing the occasional posthole. Poles were helpful for balance on snowy/icy sections. We carried foot traction (MicroSpikes, Stabilicers) but never bothered to put them on.
Comments: see photos at:
http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/mack.html
