| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Twin Mountain, West Bond, Mt. Bond, Bondcliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Twinway, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Lincoln Woods Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 17, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot at Lincoln woods, took AMC shuttle to gale river - lot about half full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
small crossing on gale river an easy rock hop, upper crossings on bondcliff easy on rocks, lower crossing on bondcliff on rocks and an assortment of logs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Bondcliff between summit and upper crossing - there is a fallen tree along the trail that has caused about 2 feet of the trail to slump, not a problem now but could be it is slumps further. Between 2 lower crossings a blowdown partially blocks the trail - end is trimmed and get around, one duckunder that ill e a problem come winter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any out - long stretch between south twin and upper stream crossing a mile or so down from bondcliff summit without water unless you want to drop down to Guyot |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
A great day to be out on the bonds, clear skies, nice temps, a refreshing breeze, and great views as always. Saw dozens out on the trails. Gale river - a few spots of mud easily avoided prior to the relocated section - the relocated section seems to be more mud than dry trail. Twinway heading up south twin has some running water but only a spot or 2 with slick rocks. Twinway to bondcliff junction has a few spots of mud. Bondciff between upper and lower stream crossings has dozens on logs you'll need to step over so keep an eye out. Lots of mud in this section as well. My thanks to the forest service for keeping the Lincoln woods open on weekends! |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-18 |
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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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