| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Gilford Trail, Green Trail, Red Trail, Blue Trail, Overlook Trail, Round Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
In the Wood Rd. lot in Gilford. This lot is strictly limited to five numbered spaces with no overflow. Please be cool about this parking area that has been provided by the landowner. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The only significant blowdown I saw was on Overlook, just above the brook crossing. Everything else was in great shape as usual. |
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 | Bugs: |
Zillions of black flies. Recent trips to the range have resulted in many ticks, but I've only found one from today. So far. |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful spring day for a double-loop over Belknap. The trails are totally dry; any mud is so minor it's barely worth mentioning. There's actually not too much to report in terms of conditions.
The trees continue to grow up on the summit of Belknap. Views are becoming more restricted from just below the cab of the fire tower. I hadn't been on Overlook Trail in several years and didn't remember it at all. Quite a beautiful and quiet route away from the more direct approaches to Gunstock.
Nice to *almost* meet Chris out there, and good to chat with Joe on Overlook Trail. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-12 |
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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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