| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Mountain (Lincoln), Loon Mountain - North Peak, NH |
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FR402, bushwhack, herd path, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 8, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the start of FR402, southeast of the Lincoln Woods lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Comments: |
After a quick crossing of the Hancock Branch, I bushwhacked south in the direction of the Scar Ridge northwest slides and then ascended the steep eastern side of Black Mountain. I visited five different ledges in search of a straight-ahead view of the slides, but unfortunately each view was obscured by spruce branches. After topping out on Black, I followed the ridge south and picked up the herd path to Loon Mountain (North Peak); along the way I heard a series of loud crashing noises coming from the direction of the slides. This of course was a rockfall resulting from the freeze-thaw cycle — I am glad I had made the decision to avoid that area today! I didn’t see any “no trespassing†or “no hikers†signs where the herd path emerges onto Loon’s property, and I caught an hour-long nap (no other folks on Loon) and then enjoyed the sunset before descending the ski slopes via headlamp. |
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 | Name: |
timbercamp |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-09 |
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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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