| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Oliverian Brook Trail, Passaconaway Cutoff, Square Ledge Trail, Walden Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 16, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in lot off the Kancamagus Highway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Brook crossing on Passaconaway CutOff Trail was difficult due to high water level and a paucity of rocks at the trail crossing. On ascent crossed brook in bare feet with the cool water tolerable. On descent I found some small rocks upstream from the trail crossing. I managed to cross the brook at this point on wobbly rocks some which were under water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a few downed trees which did not cause any difficulties. Lots of muddy areas. Some rotting bog bridges on the Passaconaway CutOff. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Many areas of mud. The beaver pond alongside the Oliverian Brook trail was overflowing with water spilling over the trail. There were enough roots, rocks, and high points to permit passage without getting soaked. The Square Ledge Trail just downhill from the intersection with the Passaconaway CutOff has running water down the trail. Bypasses have formed in this section of the Square Ledge Trail in order to avoid the wet ledge areas.
The walk down to the north outlook is well worth the effort. The panoramic view northward to the White Mountains is spectacular. Unfortunately Mt Washington was obscured by clouds but snow could be seen on Mt Monroe and Boott Spur. Great vantage point for a view of Carrigain Notch. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-10-16 |
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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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