| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Quarry Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, Rand Mountain, Mt. Klem, Mt. Mack, Mt. Anna, Straightback Mountain, Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Brook Trail, North Straightback Link, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Mt. Klem-Mt. Mack Loop, Belknap Range Trail, Boulder Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 18, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About a dozen cars in lot when we started hike and maybe a dozen and half when we returned. Room for many more. Large lot but I am sure it overflows on the weekend. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The lower parts of the Mt. Major Trail and Boulder Loop Trail are seriously eroded and have turned into very wide herd paths. Other trails were in good shape with no serious blowdown problems. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw some, well-behaved, or too tired to be a problem. The usual problem of people leaving poop bags trailside was observed. What is the point of bagging it if you leave it there? |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies are starting to get active, but we weren't bitten yet. One tick was discovered on clothing. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
As others have mentioned there are many gloves on a rock at the trailhead. We also spotted a white t-shirt hanging on a tree on the Boulder Loop Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day, nice views. We got the rest of the Belknaps done in an 11 mile loop, and it is time to send for the patch. Thanks to Lone Wolf for a great hike. |
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 | Name: |
greatoz |
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 | E-Mail: |
greatoz.tz...gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-18 |
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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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