Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Willey, Thoreau Falls, Ethan Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kedron Flume Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, Thoreau Falls Trail, Ethan Pond Campsite Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 4, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at the Willey House Snack Bar |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one major blowdown on Ethan Pond Trail.... other duck-unders. Thoreau Falls Trail very sketchy in a couple places where it cuts in from the North Fork of the Pemi |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent day out in the Pemi. I went about halfway down the Thoreau Falls Trail and turned around near Jumping Brook when I reached my turnaround time. Poked around looking for evidence of the old Foot Bridge at Jumping Brook but didn't dress for a bushwhack and woods were pretty wet.
Didn't see a soul once I was in the Wilderness, but, there were quite a few folks out and about near Ethan Pond. No views from the top of Willey or from the outlooks.
Jogged much of the flats until back near Ethan Pond when I lost traction.... not a graceful landing...
Anyway, fun day even tho the foliage is mostly down on these trails. Thoreau Falls were beautiful as ever. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2014-10-04 |
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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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