| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Fisher Mountain, NH |
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FR 23, FR 23C, FR 23D, unnamed trail, herd paths |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked outside a gated road off of Mill Brook Road in Thornton |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Comments: |
I had been viewing/aiming to hike this peak for a while. The forest roads and "blue-blazed" trail were easy enough to follow. But as I climbed, I encountered very steep and wet/slippery ledge rock. At one point I got within a quarter mile of the summit and didn't dare climb further as the black moss/lichens were slick from the rain. But after backing down, I found another route to the summit that was a bit more of a bushwhack. Views were stunning!
I had planned to hike Hogback as well... but after getting to the summit I felt I had tempted fate enough on this solo hike. So I bushwhacked down off the steep section finding the woods a lot safer than following the blazes and rock cairns over the slick and damp ledge rock. At a point, I hopped back on the blue blazes, and enjoyed a pleasant walk out.
Will definitely return again when it's drier...and will go over to Hogback as well.
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 | Name: |
Beth Z. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-08 |
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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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