Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Belknap Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Red Trail, Blue Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 30, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Upper lot was empty at 9:15. Someone told me it will close for the season after the November 15. Until then, gate is open 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Small streams easily crossed. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of recent trail work being done on the red trail. No blowdowns or obstructions. |
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| Comments: |
Granite was very slippery, especially at the upper half of the red trail, where the hemlock shading has allowed a healthy growth of moss on the rock. BE careful. Blue trail was much less slippery. |
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| Name: |
Robert Nick |
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| E-Mail: |
rjnick@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-10-30 |
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| Link: |
https://newenglandtreks.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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