Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Eastman Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Slippery Brook Trail, Eastman Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 31, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room at the end of Town Hall Road for about 6-8 vehicles and parking along the road if necessary. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings on this route |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I took the route up from the end of Town Hall Rd. in Jackson. I counted at least 25 blow-downs. Some step-overs, crawl-unders, and walk arounds. A larger saw will be needed for some. Other than that, the trail was in good shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Excellent dog trail. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
Lost a gator but, got it back, thanks to the fellow I passed who found it and backed tracked to find me. Again many thanks. |
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| Comments: |
I've done Eastman many times in the past, but always from the Evans Notch side. I decided to try it from the Jackson side and what a gem. The first 2 miles are basically flat on a logging road (with some higher grass). At a large clearing there is a small arrow sign pointing to the left (the sign is on a small pile of rocks near the ground (post is broken) with some flagging). Easy to miss if you're not paying attention because the logging road continues. After about 1/4 mile, another arrow pointing right. Easy hike up to the jct of Eastman Mountain Trail. No steeps and mostly a well padded footpath. Nice easy alternative to get to Eastman. Nice talking with Shaun and Nick at the top. |
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| Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-07-31 |
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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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