| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Red Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Hill Trail, Cabin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 2, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was plowed out and full with 4 cars when I arrived. I parked on a plowed out section across the street. When I left, the lot had two cars and one other car had joined me across the street. Red Hill Road is partially a dirt road, but well plowed and well maintained. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The bridge on Red Hill Trail is in great condition. There were two small water crossings that had a little mud, but were easy step-overs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails are very well blazed and easily followed. A big thanks to the Lakes Region Conservation Trust and all of the volunteers! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I didn't see any on the trail, but there were dog tracks on the trail. This looks like a dog-friendly hike. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a hiking stick and a knit winter hat at the kiosk at the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
What a beautiful day. I took the Red Hill Trail up and the Cabin Trail down. The trail is a steady slope all the way up. Snowshoes were the order of the day going up, and I wore them car-to-car. Going down the Cabin Trail, you could get away with light traction or even bare booting, as a lot of the Cabin Trail runs along a snowmobile route. I saw 4 snowmobilers out there. No blow-downs or hangers of note. There's a newer-looking sign warning of aggressive owls, and an older-looking sign warning of black bear sightings. I didn't see any wildlife out there other than some singing birds, but I did see tracks in the snow that appeared to be deer, rabbits, and squirrels. The descent down the Cabin Trail was very easy compared to the ascent. The views from the fire tower at the summit were unbelievable - full 360 views including Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, Chocorua, the Sandwich Range, and so much more. This was my first time doing this hike, and I'll do it again. |
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 | Name: |
B$ |
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 | E-Mail: |
blw427@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-03 |
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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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