| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Eagle Cliff - West Peak, Downing Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the end of Eagle Point Road off Doe Town Rd., about 1.3 mile from junction of Doe Town Rd. and Cross Rd. The road has a gate but open and no privacy signs. Drove to the end of the road and parked at a log landing. Plenty of room for 2-3 vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
small brook, easy step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not much water available for Reuben, except in the col between Downing and Eagle Cliff. |
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 | Comments: |
After parking the truck Reuben and I took a bearing to Eagle Cliff; climbed through recently logged area, found several skidder paths taking me in the the direction to Eagle. I went past the west peak, wanting to explore the east peak. Hiked back to find the jar on West Peak. Then headed in north- westerly direction to Downing, wanting to avoid the stream and wetlands. Found the high point at the western end of the stream and began the climb up Downing, through open woods. Many golden threads and trilliums flowering along with trout lilies, yellow violets and coltsfoot. Found a well worn trail trail with red blazes at about 1,900 ft. Followed it to the summit and signed in. We had a relaxing lunch on the ledges overlooking Stimson Lake. Plan to spend a few moments here to enjoy the view. We returned by the route we can up Downing, but once into the col we headed back to the parking area by following a series of logging roads and snow mobile trails, no whacking. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo |
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 | E-Mail: |
forestpd@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-29 |
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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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