| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pemi East Side Trail, Wilderness Trail, Thoreau Falls Trail, Ethan Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 25, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$5/day fee at Lincoln Woods. Lot ~80% full upon arrival Friday at 8:20A. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Everything rock hoppable, including at the old bridge site. Things are very dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mostly in the wilderness area so the level of maintenance is much lower. That being said, the blow downs were mostly inconsequential step overs/duck unders/straddles. There is one impressive birch down just north of the former bridge water crossing, but it's pretty easy to get around. I don't think I saw any blazes until Ethan Pond Trail, but they aren't needed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be ok for them. Althoguh things are dry, this route has many water crossings for them. Also very flat and mostly unchallenging terrain. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few things buzzing but not really biting. |
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 | Comments: |
Day 1 of a 3 day backpack to redline some wilderness trails and view some foliage. Colors did not disappoint as things are pretty peak. Will say that it was odd to see the rivers/brooks/drainages so dry. The washout about halfway through Thoreau Falls Trail could be tricky for some, mostly because it's a steep and loose drop down about 8-10' below the trail, then back up the other side. Not a technical climb, but be ready to scramble in dirt. New or refreshed blazes on Ethan Pond(AT) were a welcome site, not for now but in winter. They will make a big difference, trust me on that one. Really nice day out with very few people, except the couple of larger groups at Thoreau Falls. I was 1 of only 3 occupied tent platforms at Ethan Pond for the night. Still excellent conditions for a quick swim/rinse off in Ethan Pond; sunbathing rocks were key to drying off! |
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 | Name: |
captainicebeard |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-30 |
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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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