Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Moriah, Shelburne Moriah, NH |
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| Trails: |
Wild River Trail, Highwater Trail, Moriah Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, Shelburne Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 17, 2015 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were very low and easy. FYI, after heavy rain they would be an issue |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Kenduskeag Trail heading up Shelburne Moriah from the Rattle River Trail junction and over some of the minor bumps on the way to the Shelburne Trail junction is in some need of trimming back. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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| Comments: |
Great day hiking some of the lighter used trails in the Wild River Wilderness. Wild River Trail is in great shape. Highwater Trail between Black Angel and Moriah Brook is narrow in spots but easy to follow. The Moriah Brook Trail is in good shape and has had recent work done to it and is clear and easy to follow, there are still some muddy spots below the final climb but nothing too bad. Carter-Moriah trail in fine shape. Kenduskeag Trail down to Rattle River Trail has some muddy sections but overall in decent shape. Kenduskeag over to Shelburne Trail is overgrown and muddy in spots, make sure to stay on the bog bridges on the way up to the summit or you will sink in very deep mud, trail is easy to follow even in the overgrown sections. Shelburne Trail in great shape for a Wilderness Trail. Highwater Trail between Shelburne and Moriah Brook Trail is in ok shape, it passes by some washouts into the Wild River where the trail has been relocated for a few feet.
Thanks Whitney and Denise for another adventurous day on some fun and remote trails. Congrats Whitney on reach 55% with your redlining :) |
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| Name: |
Chris and Tip-Toe |
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| E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-08-20 |
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| Link: |
https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2015/08/so-you-want-to-redline-mount-moriah-via.html |
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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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