| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hutmen's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on side of rt 16, making sure we didn't block the driveway nearby. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One rock hop, but plenty of running water on trail situations and boggy areas |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns. Good sign, visible from the road. Thank you. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine, but three things. 1. End of trail near Carter Notch Road is part of a privately owned wildlife preserve. Several "No Hunting" signs, dogs are not mentioned; but please be courteous. 2. Plenty of muck for them to mess up your interior upon return. 3. Tall grass = TICKS! |
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 | Bugs: |
As already mentioned, ticks. Plenty of skeeters out yesterday. |
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 | Comments: |
Wow! Someone else was there yesterday (Gordo's report)? Ours was strictly an out and back, we started on Rt 16 and went to the end on Carter Notch Road. Took a picture of the description in the WMG. This was helpful, as there were some obscure turns and places where you're not sure if you are still on the right path. Trail coincides with some of the cross country ski trails in a few places.
First section is very steep, but the brook is beautiful. There is a small memorial to someone named Rosemary (forgot her last name) right before the trail levels off. Some elegant windchimes and a small stained glass heart. Shortly after is the brook crossing. Pretty mix of woods varying from place to place. Ski trail sections were very grassy in some parts (check for ticks) and extremely boggy in others. These are areas NOT loved by hikers, but definitely loved by mosquitos. Not sure if these areas are more tolerable during less rainy times. You WILL get your feet wet on this one. Seemed to take forever to get to Carter Notch Road, but the way back just flew (except for the steep section). No views, like the neighboring Hall's Ledge Trail, but the woods and the open spaces have their own beauty. |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-02 |
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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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