Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Piper Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars at the bottom of Carriage Rd. before the gate. Said gate is closed from 6 PM to 9 AM. |
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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: |
Only one, at the very end, was crossed via footbridge, which was not there when I last hiked Piper in December 2011. Was expecting to rock-hop the thing! |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great work, BRATTS! |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. Would be a good hike for one, though. |
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| Comments: |
Did this loop hike after work and was not disappointed! Ledgey goodness, higher-altitude spruce woods, nice vistas, and solitude made this one of my favorite after-work hikes I've done, and one of my favorite hikes period! The Belknaps are a neat, underrated set of mountains that are a shorter drive than the Whites, but just as scenic.
Only saw two other people the whole time- one on Gunstock's summit, and one going down Belknap as I was going up. An afternoon well spent. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-10-13 |
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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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