Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hayes, Leadmine Ledge, Mascot Pond, NH |
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| Trails: |
Roads, unnamed trail, Mahoosuc Trail, snowmobile trail, Leadmine Ledge Spur, Mascot Mine Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Under the railroad bridge on NH 16 in Gorham. Some odd parking today by the other vehicles in the lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns. This stretch of Mahoosuc Trail needs some love. The first mile or so is fine, but after that it is becoming overgrown and there's a long stretch below the south ledges that is succumbing to severe erosion. Blazing needs to be redone from top to bottom. The walk in from NH 16 could still prove to be confusing for some, but there are more small signs pointing the way than last time I was here. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I guess. |
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| Bugs: |
Gnats were abundant. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
This was a hike for the next White Mountain Guide to better document the walk in from the highway and to check on the general condition of the route. Clear sailing for the first mile or so on the actual trail, then lots of mud, some of it deep. Plenty of stepping stones though. However, many of those stones were slick due to the high humidity. Lots of erosion leading up to the south ledges, but walking the ridge is much better. I turned back at the Centennial Trail junction.
A mix of clouds and sun today, with a brief shower during the ascent. Views were better at the ledges on the return trip. I saw an AMC kids group heading out the same time I did, but never encountered them again, so I don't know where they went. Aside from them, no other humans were sighted. Very, very humid today. Enough already. |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-28 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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