| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Artists Bluff, Bald Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Loop Trail, Bald Mountain-Artists Bluff Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 20, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ski area parking lot was very busy from Franconia Notch overflow, but there was plenty of room near the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns, but a lot of trail creep, etc. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Loop Trail (paralleling the road) was a muddy mess. The rest of the loop was damp in places, but not too bad otherwise.
Hazy afternoon (Canadian smoke yet again) with temperatures in the 70s. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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