Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Potash Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 26, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
ample parking |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
no problem |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trail is in good shape, just lots of roots exposed. upper ledges may be a little slippery when wet or icy, but no problem today |
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| Bugs: |
zero |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Mt potash using downes brook trail to mt potash trail. Nice crisp September morning to start out. Hiked with Rhonda. Only 6 cars in lot at 8.45 a.m.. downes brook was easy crossing during this time of year. Nice woods walk through deciduous and mixed softwood forest with hobble underbrush. The trail is open and plenty wide, but you just have too keep your eye out for roots. The trail is well worn and lots of exposed roots. At a normal pace, made summit in 1 hour, 45 minutes. Great views of surrounding peaks including passaconaway just nearby and all the way to mt Washington. Spent about an hour on top just enjoying and having a little lunch. No bugs. Seen 0 people on the way up, 4 people on the summit, and 11 people while coming down. When we got back to trailhead, there were at least 35 cars at lot. 4.4 miles round trip. 1400 ft elevation gain |
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| Name: |
d&d |
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| E-Mail: |
nhwoodsandwaters@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-09-27 |
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| Link: |
https://goo.gl/photos/rwBoPxQHW4g7cxj68 |
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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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