| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Paugus, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kelley Trail, Lawrence Trail, Old Mast Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 5, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4th car there this morning but most of the crowds headed to the 4k’s. Only saw 3 people up top and 5 plus a dog on the way down. Parking area was full when we returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossbill either using the bridges, rock hopping, or using the edge of the trail with hiking poles if you really hated to get feet wet! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall good runoff area. Worst spots were near the summit where there really was nowhere for the rain from yesterday to go to other based upon topography |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw one dog on a mission today! |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too bad most of the time but stopping = a swarm of mosquitoes within a minute, even with bug spray. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for a hike! Definitely advise doing the counterclockwise loop. The summit itself does not have great views but go beyond the 3 or 4 boulders (small trail is there if you look for it) out to a ledge having an unobstructed view looking south. |
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 | Name: |
Geico |
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 | E-Mail: |
Sbcatcher11@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-05 |
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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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