| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Thoreau Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Thoreau Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 16, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking area was overflowing at 11:50 AM. Some spots available when returning at 3:40 PM. We were really lucky however-one spot was open right at the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were easy due to low water |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There's one fresh step-over just past the trailhead. Nothing tricky |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few, though only on the Zealand trail. Very dog friendly trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
A lot. Wear bug spray if you get annoyed easily, although there were few biters. |
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 | Comments: |
A long (9.6 miles) out and back with a turnaround at Thoreau Falls. Really gorgeous hike though, and milage aside it's very easy. I've always loved that stretch of Ethan Pond where it opens up past the Zeacliff trail junction-one of the most unique places in the Whites. Thoreau Falls is in the Pemi Wilderness, and you really get that wilderness feel when you're there. There's a great view of Mt. Bond too.
Hikers were out and about but we had the falls to ourselves. |
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 | Name: |
NHhiker95 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-07-16 |
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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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