| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 25, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in the large Lincoln Woods fee parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some of the water crossings on the Bondcliff Trail required stepping on rocks that were over topped by a good flow of water. I witnessed one hiker whose foot dipped in to the stream when a rock moved. If the Sunday rains occur as forecast some of these crossings may prove to be difficult.
Interestingly, a former water crossing on the old railroad bed is now dry as the brook plunges down a sinkhole and flows through subterranean boulders. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good condition. There are some downed trees on the ground or slightly above ground which is in keeping with wilderness standards. One tree required a slight duck under which requires no immediate action. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog. At higher elevations the water is scarce. |
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 | Bugs: |
There were some bugs down low but they were no problems while moving and only somewhat bothersome when stopped. At higher elevations the winds kept the insects away |
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 | Comments: |
Great day on the hike to the Bonds. Nice start to the hike with Ashley who headed off to Owl's Head via the Black Pond bushwhack to avoid the Franconia and Lincoln Brook crossings. Plenty of other hikers from Galehead, Guyot, and Zealand. One AT hiker from Roanoke was blue blazing the Bonds today. The winds were intense on the Bondcliff Ridge in the AM. The gusts were coming from Hellgate Valley impacting the ridge between Bondcliff and Bond. I had to crouch down at times to avoid a knockdown on the stronger blasts. The views from all three summits were magnificent today. Three-toothed Cinquefoil, Labrador Tea, and Mountain Cranberries in bloom at higher elevations. Lady's Slipper and Bunchberries were flowering down lower. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-06-25 |
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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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