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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Boulder Trail, Major-Straightback Link, Brook Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Very busy trail head. Parking lot fills up rapidly on fair summer weekends. Parking along Route 11 may be necessary, just be sure to park completely off the pavement to avoid a fine. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Several wet spots on the trails, all are avoidable. The river on the Brook Trail is easy to rock hop. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Boulder Trail fine, some erosion control would help upper part of the boulder field. Major-Straightback Link is fine. Brook Trail has significant erosion action, mostly due to volume of hikers. Erosion control would be very helpful and important in preserving several portions of the trail. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: NO DEER FLIES!!! Or other bugs. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: The Boulder Trail and Brook Trail endure heavy use to the summit of Mt. Major. They offer a moderate challenge to novice hikers and offer splendid views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the southern White Mountains. Mount Straightback is less crowded with less impacted trails.  
Name
Name: Walkabout 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2011-07-30 
Link
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