| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 10, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking lot, also provides parking for Diana's Baths. I was first car in at 7:00 AM on Friday. Fifteen other cars at 5:00 PM, mostly for Diana's Baths. Still plenty of room, but I bet it fills up on weekends. $5.00 parking fee per car, unless you have a pass. Outhouse facilities just behind the parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable. Water is low even after two days of rain. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good condition. A couple blowdowns, easy step-overs. On lower part of Moat Mountain Trail, there are several partly fallen trees hanging high over the trail, hopefully stable.
There are several confusing spots between North Moat and Red Ridge where additional blazes or cairns would be helpful. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog, looked happy. Some dogs might have trouble with the rock scrambles. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some mosquitoes and black flies. I covered up and applied DEET, no problems. |
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 | Comments: |
It had rained the previous two days. There were some wet, slippery spots on the ledges, but mostly dry. If all the rocks and ledges had been wet, this would be a much more difficult hike. There are several spots that are tricky enough even when dry.
This is a beautiful hike, with many views and open areas. Red Ridge Trail is especially scenic, descending over the open ledges with a panoramic view unfolding in front of you. |
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 | Name: |
GregM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-11 |
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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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