| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Nottingcook Forest, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sheridan's Way, Steer Brook Trail, Nancy's Trail, Upper Black Gum Trail, Hidden Cave Trail, Woodbury Outlook Loop, Wolfe Cascade Brook Trail, Woodhill Hooksett Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 28, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the turnaround at the end of the eastern section of Woodhill Hooksett Road in Bow, where the road turns Class VI. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few, all minor. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown on the WOL, only partially in the trail. Otherwise, no issues. Bow Open Spaces does a fantastic job with these trails. All are well signed and blazed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies not an issue, but mosquitoes were plentiful. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A ball point pen jammed under a metal blaze. I carried it out. |
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 | Comments: |
This is a fantastic 3.5 mi. loop through the eastern part of the forest, on well cared for trails which offer a variety of terrain and lots of interesting natural features such as Steer Brook Gorge (small rocky gorge), Hidden Cave (not that hidden), Duck Bill Ledge (as advertised), Woodbury Outlook (an excellent cleared vista with a wide S / SW view), Six Acre Swamp (huge beaver meadow) and Buffalo Rock (split boulder that the trail passes through).
While these are "forest" trails, there is a surprising amount of varied terrain, including some rugged, rocky and steep sections. All of these trails have lots of ups and downs as well, providing a good workout.
Trails were damp from overnight rains, with many muddy areas. There are lots of red efts in this forest, and many were out today. Watch your step! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-28 |
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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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