North Twin Mountain - North Twin Trail - 9-3-2011

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	North Twin Mountain, NH

	Trails:	North Twin Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 3, 2011

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Haystack road was in good condition. Parking lot at trailhead was full at 9:00.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Crossed at all 3 crossings by rock hopping. Made it across with dry feet. Used bypass on the way up. The flooding made the footing on the bypass better.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	It looks like the Forest Service surveyed the trail. There is one spot before the 3rd crossing where the bank is under cut. They have taped off the trail and have directed a short detour (20 foot?) around the undercut area. There were 4 blowdowns on the trail. I cleared 3 of them. The remaining one is an easy step over. Some of the waterbars are completely full of debris that was washed down the slope. The eroded areas of the trail are more eroded. No safety concerns or issues noted other than the under cut bank.

	Dog-Related Notes:	We hiked with Delilah. She had no problems.

	Bugs:	A few at the trailhead. Not biting.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Trail was in much better shape than I expected. The flooding was impressive. In one area, it looked like the firs had been shredded and the smell of Christmas trees was in the air. It was a great day out with Windy, Whichway, Amy and Delilah.

	Name:	Glenn

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	Date Submitted:	2011-09-04

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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.