Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shelburne Moriah Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 5, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Turn off US2 to FR95 is marked with a hiker symbol and a brown parking sign. Don' use the other end of the loop from US2, it is an ATV trail. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
easy crossings. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
several blow downs, three with herd paths around them. The water bars on Shelburne trail need some cleaning, evidence of water running down the trail. Shelburne trail needs brushing for most of its length. Kenduskeag Trail is very tight, brush overlapping for most of the length we travelled. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
good hike for fido. |
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| Bugs: |
Deer flies on FR 95, but not much issue otherwise. We did find ticks on us during the day, so check yourselves for the little hitchhikers. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a pair of prescription eyeglasses on Shelburne Moriah summit. I have them, send me an email. |
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| Comments: |
The bridge on FR95 referenced in the 28th edition of the WMG is gone. The turn of the trail off of FR 95 is clearly marked with an arrow on a wood post. |
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| Name: |
Rainman |
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| E-Mail: |
ne100[at]myfairpoint[dot]net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-06 |
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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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