| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Barrett Mountain, New Ipswich Mountain, Stony Top, Pratt Mountain, Binney Pond, Nutting Hill, Mt. Watatic, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wapack Trail, Mountain Shelter Spur, Binney Pond Overlook Spur, ski trails, access road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 4, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We spotted some cars at the entrance to the old Mt. Watatic Ski Area on Bennett Road in Ashby, MA, 0.3 mi. over the state line, then drove over the Windblown XC ski area to start our hike. We parked here along the shoulder of Rt. 123. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in terrific shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A north to south traverse of the southern half of the Wapack Trail. Lots of rolling up and down over these peaks, but not a crazy amount of elevation gain. The viewpoints from Stony Top and Pratt were excellent as always. Only a touch of ice in places, all avoidable. Lots of slippery leaves though. Trails were dry and fast, so we made good time. From Watatic, we descended via the old ski trails down to the base area, where we walked the old access road out to our spotted cars. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-04 |
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 | Link: |
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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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