| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cooley Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jericho Road Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 2, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited room at the gate on NH 116 in Easton. I parked in the pullout 0.1 mi. south of here. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several minor blowdowns above the log landing 1.0 mi. in. Also above this point, the trail is marked with yellow flagging, even in non-logged areas. Blazing is faded and could be redone. |
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 | Comments: |
Just when I put my winter stuff away. :) Recent snow had left a dusting down low with 2-3 in. at the top; light snowshowers fell all day. It stayed cold today so most of the mud was still fairly solid, although less so on the way down. As it warms up, this route will become more sloppy. I carried spikes but never considered using them, and snowshoes would be overkill. From the fire tower site, I did the short and easy bushwhack to the unrecognized high point.
The recent logging has opened up some interesting views to the Kinsmans and to Cooley itself. Only one other person seen today. Otherwise, a very quiet walk in the woods. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-02 |
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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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