Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, Mt. Anna, Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, Belknap Mountain, Gunstock Mountain, Mt. Rowe, NH |
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| Trails: |
Boulder Loop Trail, Belknap Ridge Trail, Round Pond-Piper Link, White Trail, Yellow Trail, Saddle Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 26, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at Gunstock. I hear that Mount Major fills quickly. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One water crossing... No issues. Used a pole for balance. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blow downs along the way posed no issues. Some over grown sections but still easy to get through. Trails are in great shape.... Nothing much any trail maintainer can do about the ice. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
This can be strenuous for dogs not accustomed to miles and miles and miles. There's very little water so, now is the time to pack some in. Isis was poooped by the time we got back to the car. |
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| Bugs: |
One spider web made me pull out my ninja moves. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
What can I say about this hike... It's long, there's a ton of ups and downs, but it's so worth it. I started at 6am after leaving my car at Gunstock. and hiked to my car at 4pm. Just an incredible day with great views. Avoidable ice and a lot of laughs. |
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| Name: |
Mouse and Isis |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-26 |
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| Link: |
https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/03/belknap-range-trail-traverse-for-win.html |
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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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