| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
All cars found a spot today at the Greeley Ponds trailhead lot. I was the second car at 8 am. When I returned in the afternoon there were about 6 or 7 cars. Easy to find the lot right on the Kanc. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was more water than usual but all crossings were rock hops with mostly dry shoes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs. No big deal on Mount Osceola Trail but there were a few blow downs near the first pond that were large and causing a new trail to form around the tree. Certain bog boards were unstable and deteriorated. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one happy dog who looked like an experienced hiker. |
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 | Bugs: |
Very minor bugs today. What a relief. |
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 | Comments: |
What a delightful trail heading about a mile along many small streams and brooks on a relatively flat valley trail to the juncture. Then upwards towards the sky on a somewhat steep and mega rocky Mount Osceola Trail. I loved the big rocks. Although it was a good workout, the overall distance was short and the humidity was lower today. The overall experience was superb. The summit of East Osceola is a cairn in the woods. But there were marvelous views at various lookouts near the top. |
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 | Name: |
R Whelton |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachelwhelton@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.youtube.com/rachelwhelton |
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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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