| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Highwater Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 21, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Evans Notch Rd (ME 113) is closed just north of where it meets Wild River Rd at Hastings for bridge repair expected to last through May of next year. Access to Highwater trail or any trail off Evans Notch Rd other than northern trailhead for The Roost will have to be approached from the south. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
See comments below |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
This is my adopted trail section |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are two water crossings of a side channel of the Wild River that would be difficult/dangerous for a dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
minimal |
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 | Comments: |
In the 1 mile section of the Highwater Trail east/north of the Shelburne Trail intersection there are two water crossings of a side channel of the Wild River created by the storm in 2017. Last year the trail was rerouted to cross the one closer to the Shelburne Trail on a fallen tree that spanned the channel further upstream. The storm from about October 13-14 dislodged the tree from the bank and swept it downstream.
This leaves these options (for now)
1) Ford the channel at this point (not recommended)
2) Cross on a series of downed trees even further downstream. Orange flagging is in place on either bank to guide one to this other crossing. Some flood debris has been removed and branches cut to make the crossing easier, but poles and good balance will be very helpful. This is a longer crossing on a series of several trees.
3) There is a tree across the channel at the mouth of the channel that could be crossed but requires climbing over and through a large pile of flood debris.
4) Wade through the water at the mouth of the channel. It is wider and less deep here but like the previous option will require climbing over and through some flood debris.
5) As always, Turn around, don't drown
Monitor water levels of the Wild River here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/01054200/ |
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 | Name: |
Andreas |
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 | E-Mail: |
andyf0722@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-10-24 |
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 | Link: |
 https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/01054200/ |
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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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