| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Doublehead, South Doublehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Doublehead Ski Trail, Old Path, New Path, South Doublehead Spur, Dundee Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 16, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nice parking lot off Dundee Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Doublehead Ski Trail and Old Path in good condition.
New Path had some tree falls across trail. None were difficult to get by. Most are on or near to the ground. Erosion on the steep sections of the New Path.
Signpost at junction of New Path and South Doublehead Spur is out of the ground. It is propped against a tree. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one Chinook dog on trail. Dog must be comfortable with steep slope with loose rocks on portions of the New Path between Dundee Road and South Doublehead. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies down low on the New Path at just before 11:00AM. |
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 | Comments: |
Many nice viewpoints on both North and South Doublehead. One viewpoint on a side trail near the top of North Doublehead is marked by a small cairn. Cabin at the top of North Doublehead is in good condition and is locked.
I descended on the New Path that is reminiscent of the Hancock Loop Trail down South Hancock. It is steep with loose rock. It is probably better to ascend New Path and descend Old Path.
When I was walking the short distance down Dundee road from New Path to the parking lot I heard a rumble of thunder. There were dark clouds in the vicinity of the Doublehead peaks.
I met about half a dozen other hikers this morning. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-16 |
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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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