| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Potash Mountain, Potash Mountain - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
FR 511, Mt. Potash Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at US Forest Service Road 511. Room for 3-4 vehicles at the gate |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Downes Brook cannot be crossed at this time on either the Downes Brook Trail or the Potash Mountain Trail. High water from recent storms have made crossing dangerous. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water along the Potash Trail and bushwhack to S. Potash. Reuben would not even consider trying to cross Downes Brook. |
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 | Bugs: |
None at this time |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We parked at the pull-off of the FSR 511. We walked around the gate and hiked to the junction with the Potash Mountain Trail. We hiked to the summit of Potash and then found a reasonable descent off the summit, making our way in a southwesterly direction to the col and ridge leading to the South Peak. The col was open woods and a pleasant walk, until we began our ascent. Woods began to become increasingly thick with substantial snow levels at 2-3 feet. Post holed for most of the way to the summit where we signed in and then began our descent, bushwhacking in a northeasterly direction to avoid going back over Potash.2-3 feet of snow in places made the going tough. Bad decision. Should have gone back over Potash. Whacked around Potash picking up an occasional skidder path, returning to FR 511 and an easy walk back to the gate and the Kanc. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-06 |
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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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