| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Third Sister, Middle Sister, First Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail, Nickerson Ledge Trail, Carter Ledge Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the Piper trailhead off NH 16. This is a WMNF fee area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All of these trails had scattered trees down except for Middle Sister Trail. Piper Trail: If I recall my USFS training at this location correctly, this trail has nearly 100 water bars and all of them need cleaning; heavy erosion on the upper section is compromising rock steps and water bars; blazing is fairly non-existent. Nickerson Ledge Trail: Fairly eroded on the steeps due to the grade and lack of drainages. Carter Ledge Trail: Eroded in spots; some brushing needed above Carter Ledge. Middle Sister Trail: The corridor over First Sister is hard to follow in spots due to faded blazes and sparse cairns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I wouldn't bring a dog up Carter Ledge Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Only mildly annoying today. |
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 | Comments: |
I wanted to revisit Piper Trail as I hadn't been on it in many years. I came down that way but ascended on the sporty Carter Ledge Trail, which I last visited in October.
Fortunately, aside from a few seeps, the scrambles and ledges were dry, including the "big" ledge. Still wouldn't want to go down it though.
The ridge walk was amazing as always with spectacular views. I know Chocorua gets the attention but the Sisters are pretty great too.
Despite the great weather, I only saw a few people all day. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-02 |
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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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