| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Benton Trail, Beaver Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 4, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at trailhead. We saw a coyote down the road just as we exited the woods, good thing Hannah didn't see it first! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About half a dozen step-overs and walk-arounds, large one has an established herd path. Could use some new drainage ditches in places. Otherwise great footing most of the way and easy to follow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a good day, though it was warm - not much water above the first mile so make sure you carry some extra. |
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 | Bugs: |
Horseflies and gnats got pretty bad when we stopped and there was no breeze. |
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 | Comments: |
Got a very late start, but having heard such great things about the Benton Trail, this hike was a good pick for today. Lovely walk through the woods, though very warm and sticky on the way up. Not too many other people on the trail but saw several on the summit. Plenty of puffy clouds and some distant rumbles a short ways below the summit, but no rain to speak of and great views from the top. Finished in time for a quick dip in Echo Lake before headed home. Happy 4th everyone! |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-07-04 |
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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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