Smarts Mountain - Lambert Ridge Trail - 7-4-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Smarts Mountain, NH

	Trails:	Lambert Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Monday, July 4, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lot at Dorchester Road was full. I had to park on the side of the road.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	what few there are were dry.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	a few minor blowdowns easily stepped over. Being the AT the trail is well maintained.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Didn't see any dogs but this would be a fine dog hike.

	Bugs:	A few black flies in the lower sections but once I gained elevation they were gone. However the summit was swarming with horse flies and deer flies.

	Lost and Found:	n/a


	Comments:	I almost stepped on a large milk snake on the trail. Second milk snake I've seen in two weeks. Contrary to what the trailhead sign says the fire tower on the summit has been repaired and is open. Because that's the only view you're going to get from the summit of Smarts.

	Name:	Richard

	E-Mail:	HikerLegs@comast.net

	Date Submitted:	2016-07-05

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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.