| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Neville Peak, Mill Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tarlton Road, Neville Ridge Scout Foot Trail, Neville Ridge Trail, bushwhacks, Mill Pond Trail, Mill Sluice Foot Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the junction of Tarlton Rd. and Mountain Rd. in Epsom to be on the safe side, but most vehicles can make it a quarter mile further to the formal parking area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few on the bushwhack portions where we had to utilize a fallen log on one as well as rock hop the others. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns on the Scout trail. This trail could also use fresh blazes. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not really. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A full afternoon of exploring Epsom Town Forest, including a hike up to Neville Peak, bushwhacking to the beaver pond tucked into the col between Neville and Fort Mountain, and visiting an off-trail waterfall.
A mixed bag of conditions again today. Tarlton Rd. was the muddiest, with some active ATV traffic. Also a lot of mud along the ATV road that Neville Ridge Trail follows down from the summit. Otherwise, things were mainly dry with some puddles and minor mud. We added in some bushwhacks to the beaver pond and then onto Mill Pond during the return trip. Behind the summit of Neville, we ran into two guys who were re-clearing an ATV trail.
This area was fairly busy today, but I wouldn't say crowded. We started our hike late enough so we only really passed others near the beginning. A beautiful day out there today with bright sun and cool temps. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-11 |
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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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