Potash Mountain

Trail: UNH Trail, Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash

Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

“Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day today! Trails are all well packed highways. I barebooted, but some may prefer micros. Shoutout to Bill and friends for their hiking suggestions and conversation! Hope you guys make it to Momo's soon! Haha”

Trail: Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail

Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder

“So much for the mostly sunny forecast! :D But it did snow throughout the morning so that was its own kind of beauty. From parking lot to summit, this route had an excellent track but the snow on top was still soft and loose, so snowshoes are the way to go to keep things in good shape. Easy, quick conditions all the way up and down. Beyond the Mt. Potash Trail junction, Downes Brook Trail had been skied but there were no signs of hiker traffic. Limited views this morning with the falling snow but it was still a good mental and physical wellness walk in the woods.”

Trail: Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail

Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts

“Beautiful winter day to be in the mountains with friends! The trail was nicely packed out with just a few sections that weren't quite consolidated. In the higher elevation, the surface snow became a bit sticky due to the sun and made for an easy descent down the steeps from the peak. Two of us wore snowshoes from start to finish and one wore spikes down from the first viewpoint. This hike is a lovely snowshoe route.”