| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty @ Lincoln Woods @ 5:30 AM and 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 |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first and second crossings of Black Brook were easily rock hopped. The third and fourth crossings are dry - though some running water could be heard at the uplook just below #4. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few 'easy overs' found on the lower sections of the Bondcliff Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One coming up to Bondcliff as I was descending. A couple of others on Lincoln Woods Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Near zero. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Lincoln Woods Trail had a couple spots of mud. Some lower areas of Bondcliff Trail had more significant mud. Other than this trails are by and large in good shape.
I rode my bike to the bridge***, locked it up and started my hike - so I guess technically I did hike Lincoln Woods Trail...albeit for about 50 yards :) The entire ascent up to and onto the ridge was windy, cloudy and cool. Once on Bondcliff views were minimal and then on Bond they were non-existent. However once I got to West Bond the clouds started to lift and some views were finally had so I parked it there for a solitary 30 minute lunch. Back on Bond and onto Bondcliff clouds got higher and fewer, though it was still pretty windy making it difficult to keep a steady hand for pics. Biking back to the lot was a breeze - made possible in part to a relatively small amount of people walking on it.
Not a lot of people on the Bonds today: I probably saw 15 or so hikers and about a dozen trail runners. I shared Bondcliff with 3 or 4 folks on both passes but had West Bond and Bond (twice) to myself. I guess the 'bad' weather kept people away...and for that I am thankful.
***Yes, I know: riding my bike doesn't 'count' as I got reminded today. To this I replied it depends on what you're counting - I just count this as a fun bike/hike to a beautiful and remote ridge. Can't someone simply enjoy the mountains without it 'counting' towards something???
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-06 |
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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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