| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
West Rattlesnake, East Rattlesnake, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Easy parking at Old Bridle path trailhead, lot was 1/4 full upon arrival around 11:30 am and full upon return. 2 portable toilets on hand and reasonably clean. There’s an iron ranger asking for SLA donations. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Old Bridle path is in fantastic shape, lots of fresh work seen and material set aside for future work. Trail is immaculate. Ridge trail also clear with good footpath. 1 dead step over about 150’ from parking lot needs 2 people to lift to the side. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy grades but no water |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Popular family trail, nothing difficult. A bus load of campers were enjoying the summit. Great views of Squam Lake from both summit outcrops. Some damp rocks from overnight showers but otherwise dry trail. |
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 | Name: |
macnmaine |
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 | E-Mail: |
macnmaine gm |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-08-18 |
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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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