| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 28, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sawyer River Road is closed. Expect this to be a long-duration thing, as the storm damage to the road is significant and will require both significant time and treasure to correct. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of significance. At least one of them is suitable for topping off your water supply. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Occasional blow downs that are easily crossed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two pups were having yet another best day of their lives. |
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 | Bugs: |
It's black fly season. But if you move, it's no big deal. Also, any breeze at the higher elevations of the mountain will be sufficient to keep pesky critters at bay. |
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 | Comments: |
Despite the cloudiness, it was a fine day to be out on the trail. The way going is mainly clean and clear -- some mud in the lower stretches, but there are ample logs, stones, etc to make this a non-issue. Water levels in the brooks are low enough that anything is a stepping stone, and your shoes won't get very wet. Sawyer River road is down for the count from the vehicular traffic perspective. But as a footpath, it's great. Still nearly flat, and you'll be able to walk at better than a 3 MPH pace without problems -- meaning the trailhead is about 45 minutes from the car, max. Don't wait for the Forest Service to get their act together. Just hike!
Also, be aware that the summit tower is currently off-limits (per the USFS) beyond the first couple of steps. Basically, you've got somewhere to sit when you take lunch, but that's it.
Blog has pictures (including road damage), and a more granular write up. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-28 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2018/05/29/trip-report-mt-carrigain/ |
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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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