| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Pawtuckaway - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mountain Trail, South Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is basically a logging road bottom to top, with few exceptions. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple pups living their best lives. |
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 | Bugs: |
The park is famous for its black flies. Be forewarned. Bug juice is your friend. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
It was a fine day to go do some hardcore social distancing. The trail is in great shape. Grades are modest, and the footpath is cushioned with leaf litter and duff, almost from bottom to top. Views from the fire tower on top will only be modulated by a few taller trees, local topography, and whatever haze is on the horizon. In short, bring binoculars.
Wildflowers are waking up en masse. I estimate things will get completely rowdy in that scene within the next couple weeks.
Note that the beach is closed due to COVID-19 until further notice. That said, despite the scorching temperatures today, I found the trail to be oddly cooled beyond expectation by even the slightest breeze.
Pictures and a more detailed report 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: |
2020-05-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2020/05/28/trip-report-finding-the-fire-tower-on-pawtuckaway/ |
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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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