| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 4, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Lincoln Woods parking area was full at 8:30 am, by 6:30 pm on return, there were cars parked on both sides of rt. 112 about .3 miles from the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the crossings were easy with low water level. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On Lincoln Brook trail, there were several lengthy sections of the trail that had very significant mud and a little running water. Many of the wet rocks were slippery, so watch where you step. There were several down trees but they did not completely obscure the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Some, but not too bad |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a blue towel on a tree limb on Owl's Head near summit, I left it there |
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 | Comments: |
It was a really nice day for Owl's Head. We met no one once we got on the bushwhack. This was our first time bushwhacking, but the herd path was very easy to follow. The landslide was a lot steeper than I remember from 2018. When you get about half way up the slide, you get good views of Franconia ridge. As a side note, unless you plan to get to the trailhead late, it is probably better just to carry a day pack because both times I've found that I carried camping gear, and then didn't need it. Personally, I found it quite easy. It is mostly flat walking until you get to Owl's Head Path. From there to the summit is difficult, but then it is another easy hike back. |
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 | Name: |
Mountain goat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-04 |
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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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