| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Durand Scar, Duck Fall, Salmacis Fall, Dome Rock, Tama Fall, Lower Salroc Fall, Gordon Fall, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Scar Trail, Scar Loop, Air Line, Upper Bruin, Valley Way Tentsite Spur, Lower Bruin, Watson Path, Brookside, Kelton Trail, Inlook Trail, Fallsway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fairly quiet at Appalachia. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two crossings of Snyder Brook on this loop were easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Valley Way: Seventeen blowdowns, areas of erosion around rock steps, water bars need attention. Scar Trail: One large widowmaker, erosion, two small blowdowns. Scar Loop: One blowdown. Air Line: Two blowdowns, erosion. Upper Bruin: Four blowdowns. Lower Bruin: Four blowdowns, needs brushing. Brookside: One blowdown. Kelton Trail: Six blowdowns, needs brushing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
They appeared around the time I reached Dome Rock and stuck with me. Mosquitoes were bad along Fallsway. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A red Nalgene bottle on Scar Trail, which I filled with various micro trash found along the way. |
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 | Comments: |
This started out as a simple hike up to do field work for two short trails, but then one thing led to another and ...
Most of these trails are dry, mainly down lower. There are some areas of mud and water higher up as snow continues to melt. I didn't see too much of the white stuff though -- the most was on shaded areas of Upper Bruin, but nothing that would require traction.
I went as far as just above treeline to get out into the open on Durand Ridge for the views down into King Ravine, which were spectacular. Descending, I cut over to Snyder Brook, essentially following waterfalls all the way down aside from the swing out to Dome Rock. Snyder Brook is flowing healthy and all of the falls are still running strong.
Inlook Trail was a pleasant surprise -- much open ledge walking and great views looking back up the valley toward Mt. Madison. This would be an excellent foliage trail.
A quiet day with only a half dozen people seen and a good reminder of how rugged this area is. Upper Brookside is slow going! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-24 |
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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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