| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Gunstock Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Old Piper Trail, White Trail, Blue Trail, Saddle Trail, ski trail, Gunstock Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked outside of the gate (closes at 6) on Carriage Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The only one on this route is at the bottom of the Piper Trail, which had a bridge installed about a year ago. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Took out one sapling on the Saddle Trail. Two birch deadfall pieces on the Blue Trail a little bit past Emma's cairn, but I didn't want to risk tweaking my back whilst jogging, so they're still there. Should be easily moved without needing to be cut. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were generally dry and in good shape. If you haven't hiked these trails in the past couple of years, you'll be impressed by all of the work the BRATTS have put in, including rock steps, water bars, blazes, and reroutes. The removal of items off the fire tower and the buildings below it have made it much more scenic as well.
Three reroutes in the past year or so along this route to note: slight reroute on the upper White Trail just before Belknap Mountain, where the trail was moved a little north to avoid the new communication tower; reroute of the White Trail (Belknap Range Trail) between Gunstock and Mt. Rowe (I didn't go on this segment, but I believe it now means you can go between these peaks without stepping onto the ski area); and a reroute (and change in blaze color to orange) of the upper Gunstock Mountain Trail. To find this trail from the top of Gunstock, put your back to the chairlift and go to the left of the left most summit shack. This is also how you pick up the rerouted White Trail to Mt. Rowe. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-09-04 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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