| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |  
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |  
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  | Trails: | 
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |  
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  | Date of Hike: | 
Sunday, May 17, 2020 |  
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  | Parking/Access Road Notes: | 
Roadside parking only on one side of Carraige Rd. before the gate. Gate closes every night at 6 PM  |  
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  | Surface Conditions: | 
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable  |  
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  | Recommended Equipment: | 
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  | Water Crossing Notes: | 
Bridge was in good shape  |  
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  | Trail Maintenance Notes: | 
Poor drainage coming down Gunstock on Brook and Saddle trails. Lots of trail erosion across all peaks. Trail signs were not very clear at Belknap summit  |  
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  | Dog-Related Notes: | 
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  | Bugs: | 
The black flies and knats were very prolific.  |  
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  | Lost and Found: | 
None  |  
 
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  | Comments: | 
Most of the trail has dried out, despite all the rain. The few muddy areas were very wet.    |  
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  | Name: | 
David  |  
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  | Date Submitted: | 
2020-05-17   |  
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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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