| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, Mt. Blue, Mt. Jim, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur, Benton Trail, Beaver Brook Trail, Asquam-Ridge Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 22, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking along Ravine Lodge Road. The road is bumpy in a few spots but is easily passable for all vehicles |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings over man-made bridges on Gorge Brook Trail. One minor crossing on Asquam-Ridge Trail on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails generally in good condition. The exception was the low section of Asquam-Ridge which looked like a dry rocky river bed rather than a trail. One evergreen across Asquam-Ridge Trail that can be straddled. Signs is missing at the junction of GlenCliff and Moosilauke Carriage Road. Signs on ground at summit. Did not see a trail sign at the Memorial Bridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Trails good for dogs. Should be under control in the alpine zone to protect fragile vegetation. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
It was a nice hike to Mt Moosilauke and three sub-peaks. The Gorge Brook Trail had the most foot traffic followed by Beaver Brook Trail. All of the trails are in good condition except Asquam-Ridge which had some eroded areas. The well worn herd path to Mt Blue is marked by a small cairn on the Beaver Brook Trail. A good view of Mt Clough and the wetlands in The Tunnel can be had from the western edge of the clearing on South Peak.
Met lots of other hikers today including a Californian AT thru hiker, a Floridian Dartmouth grad, a trail runner, an AMC group leader, and many local hikers including children. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-06-22 |
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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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