| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Waterville Flume, The Scaur, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Livermore Trail, Kettles Path, Irene's Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 15, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large Livermore Trailhead was full when I arrived at noon and remained so when I got back at 3 PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Practically nothing on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All signs were in place. One blowdown on Irene's Path not long after the Scaur spur trail junction. A small saw could remove it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several on Livermore Road and Kettles Path, including a group of four dogs whose owners closely controlled them as I was going past - Thank you, I always appreciate that. |
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 | Bugs: |
None all day. |
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 | Comments: |
This was a hike I had not done in several months, and my first time visiting Waterville Flume. It did not disappoint. Livermore Trail is nicely gradual and smooth - it's a great way to gain elevation.
Kettles Path turned into a nice gentle walk in the woods. Heading up to the the Scaur, it started off steep. The Scaur viewpoint was gorgeous - I could see the whole valley of Slide Brook and Cascade Brook, the long ridge of Snows Mountain, Sandwich Dome rising behind it, and of course Mt. Tecumseh.
I continued on Irene's Path where I visited the Waterville Flume. Irene's Path was very nice - quite gentle and scenic with a view of Mad River Notch before descending to Waterville Flume. It is a very scenic area, with rapids on the brook coming through the vertical rock walls. The extension of the old Flume Brook Trail that went through the Flume was washed away by Hurricane Irene, but I could see where it had continued on the other side of the Flume. The water level was low so I crossed on the other side of the Flume. When I was finished enjoying the Flume I retraced my route.
I saw a dozen different groups of people on the Livermore Road, Kettles Path, summit of the Scaur and Irene's Path. Most of whom didn't look ready for a 4000-footer but were out enjoying the scenery. Also saw a few groups of mountain bikers on Livermore Road.
Really fun hike! |
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 | Name: |
RollingRock |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/PemiValleyHikers/ |
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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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