| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Magalloway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Coot Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
After leaving Rt 3 the first 5 miles are on a well-maintained gravel road. At about 5 miles you turn onto the road that takes you to the parking area and trailhead. These last few miles are on gravel, not well-maintained, very rocky with a lot of potholes and exposed rocks. If you have one, or access to one, it will be better to bring an all-wheel drive vehicle, large truck, or just go slowly.
Large parking area, probably space for a dozen cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wet trails due to the big storm the previous day. A few blow downs. Rumor was that there were a lot of blow downs on Bobcat Trail earlier this summer. I don't know if that is still the case. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
woof! |
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 | Bugs: |
not too many. |
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 | Comments: |
For many of us this 52WAV includes the longest drive, for all of us the shortest and quickest ascent, and has hands down the best views of most of the 52s. Plan this one for a sunny day with clear skies. We were there late afternoon, the round trip up and back on Coots Trail was about 65 minutes. Beautiful views into Maine, Quebec, Vermont, and the Whites! Check out the view from the ledges; head NW from the fire tower, the path that goes to the right of and behind the cabins brings you right to the ledges. |
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 | Name: |
willadollie |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-06 |
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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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