| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, herd path, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 6, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at the end of Haystack Road accommodated 10 vehicles. At 8:00AM the lot was full so the overflow parked off the side of the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first two crossings of the Little River can be bypassed via the herd path. Both of these crossings looked difficult. The third crossing of the Little River was easiest by shimmying across the downed tree and on adjacent rocks in the river. Other options appeared to involve rock hopping on rocks of which some were wet and irregularly shaped which presented the risk of slippage in to the strong current. All other brook crossings were minor and easy on rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Some downed trees on the bypass which did not pose any difficulties. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw some dogs. The dog must be able to cross the stream. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some bugs when close to the Little River. Wound up with two in the eye and one in the throat. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were well worn including the herd path. The herd path up Mt Hale was also obvious. The crossing of the Little River should be easier after a dry spell. Only some mud spots here and there which often had embedded rocks so the boots kept dry.
Unfortunately there were no views on North Twin but luckily there was some intermittent clearing while on South Twin allowing views to the Bonds, Carrigain, Zealand, Flume, and Liberty. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-07-06 |
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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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