| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Carter, Middle Carter, North Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Camp Dodge Cutoff, Route 16 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not a lot of room at 19 Mile Brook of course, but we found a spot when we got there and there still were some when we were done. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock steps |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of stepover blowdowns heading up, a few minor mud spots; and a couple of stretches that might use a brushing but none of these a real problem. North Carter and Imp have some sections of trail which have become trenches due to erosion, but the footing remains decent. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy day for the mighty tough little dog and Sadie. There isn't any water after the last stream crossing on Carter Dome until a small seep on the North Carter a ways below the ridge, until reaching the stream down low just before the Dodge cutoff, so take plenty of water for Fido. Lots of shade from the sun. Easy grades. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The forecast needed flipping, as the peaks were in the clouds until later in the afternoon and then it cleared and was nice to finish a very leisurely hike.
Sharon finished her summer 4Ks just in time to beat a foot operation. We only saw a few people on the hike up until we were on the ridge and ran into a few AT hikers and several other groups. Every one seemed to be on a stroll more than a fast hike. On the way down we didn't see anyone. As always, a day on the trails is a good day. |
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 | Name: |
Pepper and Me |
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 | E-Mail: |
windriversjohn at gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-05 |
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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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