Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Eagle Crag, Mt. Meader, NH |
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| Trails: |
Wild River Trail, Spruce Brook Tentsite Spur, Eagle Link, Meader Ridge Trail, view spur, Basin Rim Trail, Basin Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wild River Road in good shape. My vehicle was the only one at Wild River/Basin trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The main crossing of Wild River (above the former Spider Bridge) was accomplished by knee deep wading, with slippery rocks under the surface. Spruce Brook and Cypress Brook were accomplished in a similar fashion. The Wild River crossings on Eagle Link were rock hoppable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many downed trees along the entire loop, most of the crown of the tree down in or along the trail. This was particularly prevalent on Eagle Link, but was present on all the trails to some extent. Meader Ridge was very pleasant since my last trip two years ago involved a lot of blowdown acrobatics. With the exception of the trees, all trails in great (if not somewhat muddy) shape. |
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| Bugs: |
I heard one buzz my ear just after getting on the rail grade on Wild River Trail, but the wind and the chill kept them away the rest of the day. |
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| Comments: |
An excellent loop in and around the Wild River Wilderness. The crossings were tough, but it's to be expected in this area. Quite blustery and downright cold once on the ridge, clouds capping the Carters and Presidentials to the west, and it spit rain drops on my at several points early on. Now all that remains in the Carter/Baldface tab is the southern end of Shelburne Trail, and a part of Hutmen's I missed when I did it last year. Onward and upward! |
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| Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-20 |
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| Link: |
https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com |
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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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