| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 24, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of Parking at 1400 on 5/24. No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No high water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well Maintained Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies and mosquitos are out below about 2000'. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Solid hike. Clocked it at 5.4 miles with 2320' of vertical gained. This trail starts as an up-and-down on an old woods road that gains maybe 400'before the bridge is reached over dry brook. About a quarter mile after that it takes a sharp turn to the left or west and begins the climb to the summit. It's a mix of loose rock, dry dirt, and slabs. Excellent footing. Unbelievable 360 degree summit with great views. The trail is well marked. During the descent I counted around 30 yellow blazes painted on the slabby rocks. The only real issue with this trail is that there are two steep pitches at around 2200' where there is a risk of rock fall. |
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 | Name: |
Picante |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-25 |
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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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