| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Winter Short Cut, Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 4, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small space, folks parked along road (which has a wide ditch). If you park beyond the gate, keep in mind their closing times. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
It was great to meet Cooper (and his companion, Cookies on Top). I am so sorry to hear about his run-in with the porcupine. Hope he's feeling better.
No water on this trail. Plan accordingly. |
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 | Bugs: |
Butterflies on the summit and a Woolly Bear caterpillar. For those who believe in their weather predictions, he wasn't very woolly. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Very nice cap hanging on trail just below the summit. As we did not see it on the way up (nor did we see anyone around) I figured the best thing to do would be to bring it down to the trailhead. It has a small benchmark pin on it. And it has company at that kiosk - a couple water bottles and a set of Hyundai (if I remember correctly) keys. |
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 | Comments: |
Our first time on a Bratts trail, and it won't be our last. Your nice bright orange blazes (that looked recently attended to) helped when the leaves made the trail a little obscure in a few places. Good signage as well. Thank you.
Our comments will be brief, Cookies on Top's report has plenty of great info. A few things not to miss. Shortly after the winter short cut there is a look out with a nice bench (on the Gunstock Trail). Not too far from the summit there is a picnic table with views. Descended using the winter shortcut. Took the Ridge Trail for .1 mile to another lookout. Gorgeous day for this. |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-05 |
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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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