| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pemi Eastside Trail, Wilderness Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 22, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were camping at Hancock, which is a 5 or 10 minute walk to Lincoln Woods, so we left the car there. There were a lot of empty spaces at Lincoln Woods; $5 fee unless you have your sticker. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Many easy ones, some bridged. There are several logs across the Cedar Brook crossing, should they wash away it may be challenge, depending on water level and length of legs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns on the Eastside Trail once it is in the Wilderness Area. Most are easy, but there is a multibranch one shortly after the crossing of Cedar Brook. Evidence of a few that had been cleared recently. Much appreciation to the volunteers who have these trails; at least a few miles from the road and no power tools allowed.
Speaking of maintainers, we had the honor of meeting the gentleman who does Thoreau Falls Trail. Thanks for your hard work (especially with the bridge gone)! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Water and mud, what more could a dog want? |
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 | Bugs: |
A few mosquitos, most of which preferred Prema to me! We walked 13 miles and had no ticks, next day got several just from walking in a field in Sugar Hill. Go figure. |
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 | Comments: |
Weather report did not make it sound like a good summit day. Decided to get some mileage in "across the street." We had been on the East side a couple times before, but not since they did all this work. It reminded me of the Greeley Ponds Trail along Mad River. Both trails had been affected by storms and the reroutes are lovely (although I missed being close to the river). A good portion between the rail head and the campsite is gravel and would make for easy traveling. It becomes more like a trail when you get close to the campsite and wilderness boundary. There is a fence here where you do get views of the river and mountains.
Beautiful woods, many trilliums, lady's slippers, and other flowers. Trail starts to ascend, may be slippery here, slabs of stone with moss and running water. Meets up with the Cedar Brook Trail here. As we were taking a water break and figuring out what we would do next, the Thoreau Falls maintainer came by. We had a nice talk. he described both trails (Cedar Brook and Wilderness) and suggested Wilderness. Thanks, Frodo! We were going to try for Stillwater Junction, but when we arrived at the Thoreau Falls junction I was tired and realized it would would add more mileage and time than I had wanted to deal with. All in all, the round trip was roughly 13 miles. There were a couple of short cloudbursts, this was a perfect walk for an iffy day.
Flat areas, mossyness, tall trees reminded me of the hike to the Hancocks. Much more solitude here. Saw more people at the campsite on our way back than I had seen all day. And speaking of the campsite, for those who may need it, there is a beautiful new outhouse! Worth the 2.9 mile walk just to see it. Very wide, made from cedar wood (I think), translucent ceiling allows for light. Mouldering composting system. Now I sound like one of those guys on YouTube who do privy reviews. All kidding aside, campsite nicely maintained. |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-23 |
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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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