| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, Swett Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blue Trail, Saddle Trail, Brook Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Whiteface-Piper Link, Vista Trail, Swett Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Some spots available in the upper Belknap Carriage Road lot on arrival and return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than a couple of small limbs I tossed aside on the Swett Mountain Trail these trails are in great shape. The BRATTs were out today working in the Gunstock-Belknap col making them even better. I thanked them on both passes for the excellent work they do in this area. Since the last time I did a similar route a few years ago the blazing on Piper is markedly improved. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw three out today. Other than some puddles on the Piper summit ridge there isn't a lot of water for Fido. |
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 | Bugs: |
For the most part black flies were kept at bay by moving and occasional breezes. They were most annoying in the trees of the Swett Mountain summit. A local hiker advised the ticks were bad heading south on Piper and onto Swett...and he proved to be right as I picked one off on Swett's summit and flicked another one off returning through Piper after I had zipped the legs back onto my pants. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Mostly sunny skies and fairly comfy temps made for a fun time tramping the western Belknaps with a good friend. It is obvious these trails are well cared for which only added to an enjoyable day. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-21 |
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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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