Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Boulder Trail, Major-Straightback Link, Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 30, 2011 |
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| 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. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Several wet spots on the trails, all are avoidable. The river on the Brook Trail is easy to rock hop. |
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| 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. |
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| Bugs: |
NO DEER FLIES!!! Or other bugs. |
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| 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. |
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| Name: |
Walkabout |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-07-30 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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