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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Slide Peak, Mt. Isolation, NH
Trails
Trails: Glen Boulder Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur, Isolation Trail, Rocky Branch Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, July 13, 2013
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking at the Glen Ellis Falls/Glen Boulder Trailhead was a little tight, we got the last spot. I recommend getting there early as the lot tends to fill up for the falls.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: There was one water crossing along Glen Boulder Trail and four (4) major crossings along the Rocky Branch Trail. While the water was rather high, all of the crossings were manageable. Someone we encountered had recommended wading through, but we didn't need to. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: The blazes along the Davis Path and the Rocky Branch trail were non-existent. At points along the Rocky Branch Trail you are literally walking up a creek and left wondering if you're heading the right direction. Also, the sign for the Mt. Isolation Spur Trail is easy to miss (see my picture on the link provided). It's literally a white board with the words "Mt. Isolation" written in blue. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: There were lots of dogs out on the trail. 
Bugs
Bugs: There were a ton of black flies out along the trails. We had a few ticks on us as well and a few new mosquito bites, but nothing we weren't expecting.  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: This trail is very muddy right now so be sure to bring extra socks! Also, the elevation gain starts immediately and doesn't let up until you hit Davis Path, so be prepared!  
Name
Name: cferreira430 
E-Mail
E-Mail: cferreira430@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2013-07-16 
Link
Link: https://sites.google.com/site/carpethehelloutofthisdiem/hiking/mountisolationtraverse 
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