| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mist, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wachipauka Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 23, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Under the power lines on Rt. 25C in Warren. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One small stream at the start, but easily hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I seem to recall this trail may not have an adopter, but I might be mistaken. There were numerous blowdowns. I cleared eight of them on the way back, but several other large ones remain which will need a chainsaw. The trail is also very brushy in a few areas. Blazing is there, but inconsistent in shape and some look like they were sprayed on. The signpost at the junction of WPT and the side trail to Webster Slide Mountain is present, but the signs are missing. The former sign at the summit of Mist is also gone. :( |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. I saw two. Their humans had dropped an electronic collar which I was able to return to them. |
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 | Bugs: |
Hardly any today. Cool temps and no sun I guess. I did pick up one tick. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Just the dog collar, see above. |
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 | Comments: |
A simple out and back along the southern end of WPT for redlining purposes. The trail was mainly dry, even with the brief passing showers. There are a few mud pits however. Lots of AT hikers passing through, sounds like Jeffers Brook Shelter is going to be busy tonight.
There's some inconsistent info out there about the high point on Mist. Other reports here state it's a short bushwhack, and the AMC map indicates it being just east of the trail, but Steve Smith's Paths & Peaks states the trail goes right over it. That was my experience on the ground. The woods are very open and I couldn't see anything else higher nearby. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-23 |
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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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