| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 3, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
OMG! The lot was full by 6:35 AM! We arrived at 6:15 so were able to snag our spots. Upon our return in mid-afternoon, cars were lined up, waiting for people to leave so they could get a spot. The Kanc was bumper to bumper, both ways (took 30 minutes between LW & the Common Man). Cars were lined along the road for at least 1/4 mile. Get there early folks! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem but need to plan your route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were several large blow downs on the Owl's Head trail. Most were easy to hop over but one required kneeling to get through |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great day for the dogs! They had a blast. Lots of water access so no need to carry water for your pet, except for the last mile headed to the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found, a head lamp on the Black Pond BW. Message me if it's your's. |
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 | Comments: |
Despite the filled lot, our morning hike to the summit was delightfully quiet and serene. The Black Pond BW is a bit difficult to follow shortly after exiting Black Pond but easy to follow, once you get further along. There was a family with 2 small children camping on the BP BW who expressed surprise and amazement that they thought they'd picked an isolated spot to camp, only to have a stream of hikers pass their tent in the early morning. ;) Passed a lot of hikers heading in as we were on our way back. Lincoln Woods and the Kanc were ridiculously busy upon our return at 3:30. INSANE!!! Get there early if you go on a weekend day. |
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 | Name: |
Elizabeth |
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 | E-Mail: |
ewberry1@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-03 |
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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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