| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Shannon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Trail, Old Stage Road, Blue Trail, Blue-Yellow Trail, Yellow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No cars at Alton Mtn Rd this morning. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The areas just before and after bridge on Old Stage Road just east of the Old Stage/Red Trail junction remain underwater. There are a few logs and rocks to use, but the water's pretty deep. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everything On Boy Scout land south of Old Stage Road was cleared and (mostly) brushed in the past few days, in anticipation of these trails closure for the summer. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
NA |
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 | Bugs: |
mosquitos |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
NOTE: MT. SHANNON AND ALL TRAILS SOUTH OF OLD STAGE ROAD ARE NOW CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST.
Shannon (now closed through August 31, 2021)
Red (Goat Pasture), Old Stage Road, Blue, Blue/Yellow, Yellow
Today was the last day to hike Mt. Shannon until September 1, as it is south of Old Stage Road. Boy Scout land to the north remains open, including Round Pond, Klem, Mack, and Anna. Quoting:
"In order to provide the highest level of health, safety, and security for the Hidden Valley Camp / LCIP property, all PUBLIC, NON-BSA REGISTERED CAMPER access to the property will be directed to the Camp Bell parking area accessible via Manning Lake Rd. From that point, visitors will be able to access the Belknap Range trail network for all points north of Old Stage Rd. This limitation will be in effect for the period of June 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021. All routes leading south from Old Stage Rd will be marked and signed as “Temporarily Closedâ€. Visitors who travel south of that point will be asked to promptly change their path of travel to routes north of Old Stage Rd." |
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 | Name: |
Michael Quinn |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.quinn@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-31 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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