| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Parker, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 25, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited parking at trailhead (maybe 4 in woods, and 2 on road).
But plenty of additional parking available across the street near the river. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Just a few small ones. No worries. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
In need of some chain teeth to clean up more blowdowns.
Although only one in the first mile or so of the Langdon trail required a Limbo move.
I had packed a small folding saw, but it was no match for these -- illy me to even think of such things. Akin Monty Python with the "Knights who say Nik!" suggesting to cut down a tree with a herring. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw one large pooch with a couple. He looked maybe a touch overheated, but it might have just been his age. |
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 | Bugs: |
Deet just seemed to annoy the pests. At least for one of our companions. I abstained from Deet, but swatting seemed to help, as they appeared to be taking no prisoners. Praying to your deity might be better. Thankfully, a few breaks in the trees brought wind and relief. Ditto on the summit.
The summit had hover flies, which are a treat. They land on hikers looking for salt - they dont' bite. People often mistake them for bees, but their wings are in a different configuration.
Also there were a few yellow jackets, which are not a treat, but were easily avoided. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nada to report here. |
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 | Comments: |
What a beautiful day and summit! Mt Parker Deserves its place on 52 with a view.
The trail is often moderate, but undulates on maybe 3 ups and downs. Only one was significant -- maybe 300' or so feet. Aside from that it's a great trail and hike. No regrets.
BTW - don't confuse this peak, Mt Parker, near Bartlett, NH with 'Parker Mountain' near Center Strafford, NH in the eastern part of NH. Never been on the latter, but there's no relation between the two. |
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 | Name: |
Wing footed boy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-26 |
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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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