Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 8, 2018 |
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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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| Water Crossing Notes: |
First two major stream crossings difficult. Waded them both on ascent. Successfully rocked hopped one of them on return. Suggest bringing wading shoes for the time being. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns on Owl's Head Path. All were manageable, however. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a dog just below the summit who made it up the slide just fine. |
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| Bugs: |
Mosquitoes (tiny in size, but biting) and black flies were around at times. Bug dope was required. No bugs going up or down the slide. |
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| Comments: |
Owl's Head, as usual, was a long slog. Slide rocks were dry, but rocks and roots above it were wet and slippery. Lincoln Brook Trail had lotsa mud! |
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| Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-08 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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