| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at the end of Haystack Road was full at 8:00 AM. Parking on east side of road. Road is in good condition. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All three crossings of the Little River were easy on rocks. Water level low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some stretches in the steep section of the North Twin trail from the third river crossing to North Twin are badly eroded with many places with loose rocks. Some fallen trees in the Twin col that can be stepped on and over or walked around. Some trees leaning across trail that are no problem now but may pose difficulties in the snow on the North Twin side of col. One birch just above trailhead down on trail that is easy to get by. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Okay for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
When I arrived at North Twin the ledge and summit area was embedded in a cloud with lots of wind. While approaching South Twin the clouds dissipated but the winds were persistent. Great views from the South Twin summit. On return to North Twin there were great views from both outlooks.
The usual mud was prevalent on the North Twin Spur north of South Twin. There are mud covered rocks emplaced in the mud sections to step on. As mentioned in the maintenance section, there are loose rocks which requires care on descent to avoid roller skating downhill.
I elected not to hike the herd path between the first and second crossings of Little River since the water levels were low.
Many hikers on the trail today. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-07 |
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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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