| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Honey Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Green Trail, Blue Trail, Yellow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small parking area along NH 32, about two miles south of Swanzey Center. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I counted four blowdowns along the Blue Trail, most minor. One large tree is down just below the summit, blocking the trail, which will require a chainsaw. All trails clearly blazed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
I hiked this one for the SNHG. From parking, an easement crosses a field between two private residences, which leads to a green-blazed connecting trail, which in turn leads to the Blue Trail. The first 0.6 mi. of this route is on town land, but after that it's on private property. Hikers are welcomed by the landowners; please stay on trail and obey posted signage.
Some areas of avoidable ice in shady areas, but otherwise this route was dry with just some minor mud. Once the Blue Trail enters private property, it becomes a very pleasant footpath, and eventually winds up to the steep-sided summit via switchbacks. A great view toward Mt. Monadnock from the summit clearing.
On the descent, I took the Yellow Trail, an alternate 0.6 mi. loop which appears to be lesser-used, wilder and a bit steeper. If I do this hike again, I'll go up this instead of down. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-03 |
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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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