| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Rocky Branch Tr parking lot had plenty of spots at 7:15a Saturday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The bushwhack bypasses several stream crossings. There was only 1 notable stream crossing which was easily rock-hopped.
The Pemigewasset River (representative of stream levels) is close to annual minimum
https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_00060=on&cb_00065=on&cb_00065=on&format=gif_default&site_no=01074520&period=90
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Even though you can avoid all the mud and water, your boots will be wet by the end just from continuous small splashes. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few. Good hike for dogs - not too steep. |
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 | Bugs: |
Virtually none. |
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 | Comments: |
The Rocky Branch Tr to Isolation Tr bushwhack is a great time and stream crossing saver. It is marked with occasional ribbons on trees, but is still easy to lose. Definitely have a GPS and something like Alltrails or you are almost certain to lose the trail.
Views on the trail are mostly non-existent, but are spectacular and 360 at the top in good weather. We summited just as the rain started and clouds were settling in. |
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 | Name: |
JohnI |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-01 |
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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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