Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Belknap Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Fire Road, Round Pond Trail, Round Pond-Piper Link, Boulder Trail, East Gilford Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 20, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at East Gilford/Fire Road parking lot (room for 5 vehicles) at the end of Wood Road off Bickford Road off Route 11A east of Gunstock. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One stepover on Round Pond-Piper Link (about 6" diameter). One maybe halfway up East Gilford, about 8" diameter. There was one slight left turn on the Round Pond-Piper Link (heading to Belknap) near Suncook that was confusing with the current leaf cover...one more green blaze there would be helpful. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
Sweatshirt/jacket hanging on Round Pond Trail. Neon green/yellow 00 shirt hanging below ledges on East Gilford Trail |
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| Comments: |
Trails were generally dry but concealed in leaves. Occasional wet ledge, but not a big issue today. Boulder Trail and East Gilford Trail would not be recommended in wet or icy conditions.
Very scenic loop. First time seeing Round Pond from the north shore, as well as ascending the Boulder Trail to Belknap. Also neat to see a snow covered Mt. Washington in the distance with golden foliage remaining in the foreground. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-10-20 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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