| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Vose Spur, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Signal Ridge Trail, Carrigain Notch Trail, herd paths, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nine cars when I arrived, and room for as many more. None when I returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock Hoppable, easy. Water was low yesterday. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails are in good shape. As most people with a current guidebook would know, the sign from the old Signal Ridge/Carrigain Notch Trail has been moved to the new junction, but still has the mileage from its old location, 1.7 mi. It's actually 2.0 miles to Sawyer Rd. and the parking lot |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw no dogs (or humans either) on any of the trails. I would guess the bushwhack is much too steep for most canines. |
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 | Bugs: |
A mosquito attacked me on Signal Ridge. Pulling down my sleeves seemed to deter any others in the area. There are bees on the bushwhack talus field, not too many, not too aggressive. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a water bottle at the edge of the talus field on the way up. Didn't notice it on the way down since I may've taken a different herd path partway. There is an unlocked combination Master Lock hanging on the east side of Signal Ridge, near the second relocation. I left it there. |
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 | Comments: |
Signal Ridge and Carrigain Notch Trails are easy, mostly level on old logging roads. I did wander off CN once, following one of several washed out rocky areas that look like dry creek beds.
BE PREPARED TO BUSHWHACK. Yes, there seems to be at least one continuous herd path all the way to the top. Dry logs crushed by hikers' boots are good clues, but the footway is almost invisible in many places, and it's easy to get lost. Don't count on finding the herd path; it often leads between closely spaced trees. I was unable to stay on the herd paths on the way down, but eventually found them again.
The best (only?) view was from the talus field. This should not be enjoyed while moving, since I dislodged rocks several times. Above the talus field, it becomes extremely steep, but there are numerous handholds, mostly on trees.
The chair hasn't returned, but the sign and canister remain. I couldn't get into the canister... |
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 | Name: |
Darrell Hart |
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 | E-Mail: |
dhart222222@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-20 |
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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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