| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tunnel Brook Trail, Benton Trail, Glencliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
we parked at Tunnel Brook TH which has room for maybe 4 cars. Glencliff was packed at 3pm. |
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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 hop-able |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
there is one step over on Glencliff about .3 from the parking lot. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw a few well-behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
not bothered by any. |
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 | Comments: |
a lovely day for a 13mi loop over the Moose. It's been a few years since I've been on the summit of my favorite mt. plenty of folks hanging out on top. a nice brisk breeze had most in windbreakers. some in puffy jackets. I pulled out a hat and gloves for our descent down Glencliff until back in the trees. Tunnel Brook is in great shape. all water crossings were manageable and only a few muddy spots. Ran into the trail maintainer for Glencliff...Thank you for your service! I think Benton was more gooey overall, but still in fine shape. The first time I did Benton, was on a super warm Halloween in 1999. I didn't really remember much about it, but it is a nice and gentle way to summit the Moose. Didn't see anyone until the junction with Beaver Brook. It was disappointing to see beaten down paths in the fragile plant-life along both sides of the actual trail above treeline. People, please walk on the rocks. Those tiny plants have struggled for life for decades! The descent down Glencliff is rough and rocky requiring solid attention to foot placement. All in all a pretty great day! |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-16 |
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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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