| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 19, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
8-10 cars in the lot at 9 AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Dry boots all day. Trekking poles helped on the crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
It looked like the water bars on Rocky Branch were cleaned out since the last rain. Trails in great shape. Lots of grasses growing in in places, as you would expect, so a tick check is in order end of day. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs. Plenty of water available. One can hear or see water most of the way. There is even a puddle at the bottom of the cairn on the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
Amazingly, I saw no bugs. Remarkable considering all the water available. |
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 | Comments: |
Rocky Branch appeared to have recent (this past week?) maintenance on water bars. Recent work on blowdowns is appreciated - the chips still had a fragrance to them. Upper Isolation trail has a few blowdowns near the Davis path, a couple requiring a sit and swing to get over but most easily managed. What a mess this trail must have been a few years ago - kudos to the maintainers! Davis path bog bridges have seen better days but weren't needed today.
About a dozen folks on the summit. Great views! Friendly Canadian Jays. |
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 | Name: |
macnmaine |
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 | E-Mail: |
macnmaine gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-19 |
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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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