NewEnglandTrailConditions.com
NewEnglandTrailConditions.com:
MA
|
ME
|
NH
|
RI/CT
|
VT
|
Ski
Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Ethan Pond, NH
Trails
Trails: Ethan Pond Trail, shelter spur, bushwhack
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Upper lot at Ripley Falls was almost full but we got a spot well off the road just below. Lots of spots at the bottom by 302. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Easy step-overs 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail is in great shape (though some of the bog bridges have seen better days). 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Met two nice doggies who wanted to play with ours. 
Bugs
Bugs: Some lethargic mosquitos were out but they seemed stoned… 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Mainly posting this just to post again. My wife (and hiking partner) had brain surgery six weeks ago and we’ve been easing her back into things. This was our first real elevation gain in two months. She did great and it was a beautiful day!  
Name
Name: Ian D 
E-Mail
E-Mail: iantdurham at gmail dot com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2022-10-29 
Link
Link: https:// 
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.

Copyright 2009-2024, All Rights Reserved