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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Monadnock, NH
Trails
Trails: Spellman Trail, White Dot Trail, Cascade Link, Pumpelly Trail, Smith Connector, Cliff Walk, Amphitheater, Lost Farm Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: State Park and lots of parking 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No issues to cross 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: None observed, some of the lesser trails are not as clearly blazed but that is how they are and have been 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Dogs not allowed on Monadnock 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: A big loop and thn some from State Park. Spellman for main climb (best on trail scrambles on the mountain) with link to Pompelly up to summit. Various trails down so Bald Rock and Monte Rosa could be visited. Stopped along way at both known and secret places like Pompelly Cave, Kiasticutus Rock, Dinsmore Tavern area, old graphite mine area, Wolfs Den caves and more. Used main trails, bushwacks and abandoned trails.

Monadnock is a true gem and also a joy to visit.

Note, ice is forming and while it can be stepped around or skipped over it is here to stay. Coming weekd the trails will be getting snowier and icier. Spikes are useful to cary, may not need necessarily but there are spots where they can help for short periods.  
Name
Name: cheinselman 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2019-11-17 
Link
Link: https:// 
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