Fred Shirley
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Date: 3-21-09
Trail Conditions: Near the trailhead the Mt. Shaw Trail is alternating bare ground and ice; near the summit is two feet of snow. In the morning, temperature was below freezing and everything was firmly frozen; in the afternoon, with warmth and sunshine the snow grew slushy. There are several water crossings, but all narrow enough to easily pass over despite fast-flowing water.
At the top of the Mt. Shaw Trail we proceeded on the Black Snout and High Ridge trails (carriage roads) to reach Mt. Shaw's summit. Both trails are wide and flat. The Black Snout Trail has 2 feet of snow; the High Ridge Trail is flattened with snowmobile tracks.
Equipment Needed: On the morning ascent MicroSpikes were optimal; on the afternoon descent we opted for snowshoes.
Comments: see photos at:
http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/shaw.html
Trail Conditions: Near the trailhead the Mt. Shaw Trail is alternating bare ground and ice; near the summit is two feet of snow. In the morning, temperature was below freezing and everything was firmly frozen; in the afternoon, with warmth and sunshine the snow grew slushy. There are several water crossings, but all narrow enough to easily pass over despite fast-flowing water.
At the top of the Mt. Shaw Trail we proceeded on the Black Snout and High Ridge trails (carriage roads) to reach Mt. Shaw's summit. Both trails are wide and flat. The Black Snout Trail has 2 feet of snow; the High Ridge Trail is flattened with snowmobile tracks.
Equipment Needed: On the morning ascent MicroSpikes were optimal; on the afternoon descent we opted for snowshoes.
Comments: see photos at:
http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/shaw.html
