| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Doublehead, North Doublehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Doublehead Ski Trail, Old Path, New Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 30, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
It's been quite a few years since I've hiked these, but there is a fairly new, much larger parking lot for the Doublehead ski trail (and indirectly the Old Path), which can fit perhaps 20 vehicles. Lot was about half full this afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Removed the only blowdown we encountered (on Old Path steeps). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were mostly dry.
The new-ish access trail is getting worn in, but I was surprised at the rocks and stumps on it, as it seems like it would take almost two feet of snowpack to cover it all up. A few days with a rock bar and shovel would go a long way to make it as smooth as the original trail above.
Doublehead Ski Trail is a good option for those who feel the need to "social distance," since it is more than twice as wide as a hiking trail.
Amazed at how much less use the trail over to South Doublehead received as compared to those on North Doublehead, despite the superior views on the former.
Early fall weather with cooler temperatures and strong breezes. Very cloudy to the west and north, but partly sunny here. A few trees have begun to change color. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-30 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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