| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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West Royce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Burnt Mill Brook Trail, Basin Rim Trail, Black Angel Trail, Highwater Trail, Shelburne Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing at Black Angel was possible on rocks, all crossings on Highwater Trail possible on rocks. Crossing from Highwater trail to road via Shelburne trail I had to wade across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The main reason I wanted to post this report is to say that the Highwater trail after the junction with the Moriah Brook Trail coming from Black Angel is mostly non-existent due to washouts and blow-downs. I had to bushwack most of the way, just following the river. The section after the junction with Shelburne seemed like it would be the same after hiking in about 1/4 mile, so I turned back and crossed the river there. I would not recomend attempting this trail unless you intend to bushwack. I have found older reports about the issue that this trail is all but non-existent, but nothing is posted about it on site, so take caution. |
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 | Bugs: |
Tons of mosquitoes. |
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 | Comments: |
Most of the hike was dry and easy to follow. Lots of wild flowers on West Royce. Highwater Trail is mostly non-existent and honestly dangerous without any signage of the issues. Cannot recommend hiking it in its current state. |
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 | Name: |
EC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-09 |
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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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