Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 20, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good size lot. Lots of vehicles in the lot today. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The five crossings of Rocky Branch were easy on rocks as the water levels were low today. These crossings are difficult during high water. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Many blow downs have been cut and removed. There are still some fallen trees on the Isolation Trail uphill of the fifth brook crossing that require step over, straddle, or duck under. There is still a temporary sign for the Mt Isolation spur trail. The Rocky Branch Trail between shelter #1 and #2 is closed by the Forest Service due to damage by tropical storm Irene. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Many dogs on the trail. One Golden Labrador named Summit was friendly. There was another dog that growled and acted aggressive on three occasions. The owner of this dog restrained the dog and kept it under control. The trails are fine for dogs but you'll have to decide on the water crossings when the water is high. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Cloudy day with no views from the summit. Stopped by Shelter #2 on Rocky Branch and found it to be in poor condition. There are holes in the roof overhang. Tarps have been hung to keep out the elements. Small sections of the floor boards are missing. I am guessing this shelter will be removed soon.
I met Big Earl on the Davis Path and Jeff from Dover, NH on the Rocky Branch Trail. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-09-20 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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