Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl’s Head , NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path, herd path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 14, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived at Lincoln Woods parking area at 6:20 am, still lots of spots open. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were low and easy to hop across.
Avoided 2 water crossings by taking the black pond bushwhack |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Brutus bushwhack quite eroded for the first half. We were caught in a downpour descending and that made for VERY slippery conditions. |
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| Bugs: |
Mosquitos in the boggy wet areas around black pond |
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| Comments: |
Lots of mud and water on the trail. Easy to get through for the most part. Brutus bushwhack is in tough shape. Otherwise just a long, slog to check off the list. |
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| Name: |
Alison Birdsey |
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| E-Mail: |
Tenunderfour@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-16 |
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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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