[at-l] Fwd: Trail Condition Update: Jan. 21st

[David Hicks <DaveHicks@worldnet.att.net>]

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>       Current Trail Conditions at SNP: Jan. 21, 1999
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>Another week of mild weather has just about melted all of the snow from 
>park trails, but ICE is still present.  Generally speaking icy sections 
>of trail will still be found at higher elevations with northerly aspects 
>(places where the sun does not shine).  This includes portions of many 
>popular hiking trails in the park.  Hikers are encouraged to be prepared 
>for icy conditions and to be prepared to turn back should trail conditions 
>become too icy for safe travel.
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>Yesterday I was on Hannah Run Trail in the Central District where 99% of 
>the trail was clear of ice & snow, but without the use of ice cleats I
>would not have been able to traverse two ice covered rocky sections of trail. 
>
>Currently, Skyline Drive is open in the South District and in portions of 
>the North District, but remains closed in the Central District.  Road crews 
>are currently working to break up and remove problem icy spots.
>
>Shawn Green
>Park Trails Coordinator
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