| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Crotched Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Summit Link, Summit East Trail, Summit West Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 14, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking takes about 10 or so cars, but there are options nearby. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of much concern. There is, however, a vernal pool which is worth checking out. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in outstanding shape. Nice soft duff, minimal rocks, no blow-downs to duck under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple pups on the trail today, having their best day ever. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies are in force. |
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 | Comments: |
Continuing a series of smaller hikes, closer to home, because I'm trying to do the right thing and mind the Coronavirus. I'm wishing I'd started this project sooner, because there are a ton of really good options beside Monadnock, where you can get your nature fix, enjoy great views (I saw all the way out to Boston today!) and not have to drive a huge amount. The White Mountain Guide is a great volume, to be true, but dismiss the AMC's Southern New Hampshire trail guide at your own peril. There are a lot of gems in the southern half of the state.
Photos and a more detailed write-up are on my blog, as always. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2020/05/15/trip-report-quietude-on-crotched-mountain/ |
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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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