| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Straightback Mountain, Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jesus Valley-Beaver Pond Trail, Old Stage Road, Precipice Path, Belknap Range Trail, Quarry Spur, Brook Trail, Mt. Major Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 17, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We used the large lot on Rt 11 for Mt. Major. Plenty of room when we got there at around 9 am and although the trails were on Mt Major were a little busy there was still plenty of room in the lot when we returned around 4 pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None difficult. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Signage/blazing in the area of Old Stage Road kind of confusing or nonexistent. But we figured it out. A few minor blowdowns on some of the lesser used trails but we were able to clear them without too much trouble. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies stirring at the parking lot but they aren't a problem yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a gray snow basket for a trekking pole on Precipice Path. |
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 | Comments: |
A day of redlining in the Belknaps. Some patches of ice, but not a serious problem. Cliff Waterfall on Precipice Path was running well. A nice day out there with Lone Wolf and Camo Mike. |
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 | Name: |
greatoz |
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 | E-Mail: |
greatoz.tz...verizon.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-17 |
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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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