4/3/23
Day 114

ALMOST 50%! Today was a very springy hike. I saw bare dirt, soft snow, and hard packed snow. The most recent trip report for the Moat Mountain Trail said bring snowshoes after South Moat, and I obliged. However the temperatures were cold enough that I ended up being able to walk on top of the snow sans snowshoes for the entire day, and only needed spikes a short distance on some icy ledges. The Moats, along with the Baldfaces, are in my opinion unsung heroes of the White Mountains. They offer incredible views and the alpine vegetation glows bright reds, oranges, and deep burgundy in fall. Every time I hike these peaks I’m awestruck. Today was a beautiful day. 

Daily Miles: 8.70

Daily Vert: 3009’

Overall Miles: 1,170.06

Overall Vert: 340,839’

Trace: 49.5% -> 49.8%

Trails:

Moat Mountain Trail