| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Rogers Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mill Brook Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 9, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked just to left of main Berlin Fish Hatchery Building. Trail starts on dirt road right there. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All minor streams and were running low, but care required as rocks were wet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both trails need major brushing, especially Mill Brook Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would not be a problem for pooches, if you don't mind major mud on them and having them ravaged by black flies. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies galore on Mill Brook Trail. It was insane, especially considering this is August! Bug juice did not do the job on the descent. Had to put on a head net, which worked great. First hike that I needed one this year. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost a pint of my blood due to black fly bites. |
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 | Comments: |
The one word to describe this hike was "SLOG". Why? Black flies galore, some mosquitoes, wet rocks and roots, tall grass and brush that gave me the car wash effect due to a thick morning dew, boot sucking mud and limited views from the summit and adjacent ledges. I would not recommend this route to Rogers Ledge to my worst enemy. I only took this route because I heard the South Pond gate was closed until 10 am and I am an early morning hiker. Did not know where the gate was and how much it would add to the hiking distance. RT time for this slog was 4 hours and 25 minutes. Did not see anyone on the trails (other hikers were obviously much smarter than me)! |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-09 |
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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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