| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rickers Knoll, The Twins, Mt. Shaw, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Weeks Trail, bushwhack, Province Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Spotted a car at each end, at hiker trailhead lots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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Rickers Knoll, The Twins - North Peak, Mount Shaw
We traversed these peaks from south to north, and used the Weeks Trail to gain our initial elevation. There has been quite a bit of logging on the lower reaches, but the forest service has placed posts or wands of sorts to help you stay on the trail. Up around 2200'-2300' we turned off the Weeks Trail just before the wetland, and bw'd up to Rickers Knoll through conifer forest, sometimes open and sometimes thick/tight.
As reported, the BW from Rickers Knoll to The Twins was a bit of work. Conditions were varied: tight woods, blow downs, rocks, open fern woods, truly a bit of everything... but a bit of work on a hot day. From Rickers Knoll we hiked somewhat northerly, aiming for the col (rather than follow the ridgeline, per se). From the col, we kept to the west of The Twins, aimed for the col between the Twins, and had an easy walk the remaining couple of tenths up to the summit.
Heading over to Shaw we followed the ridgeline, heading north, then northwest per the topography. Woods were varied, but not too bad.
We descended down towards the Province Pond shelter. The terrain dropped steeply, but the woods were fairly open and easy to travel through. From the shelter it was an easy trail walk back to the cars.
Canisters/jars on all three summits.
Another great day and successful hike with JEM3.
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 | Name: |
Beth Z. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-07 |
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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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