| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bumfagging Hill, Stonehouse Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Locke Trail, Brook Trail, South Trail, Marsh Road, Overlook Trail, Ledges Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 25, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the winter lot for Stonehouse Pond in Barrington. However, the access road gate was open. The road was not plowed all the way to the main parking but had been traveled by enough vehicles that I could have driven all the way in. First time I've ever seen the gate open during winter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I recall one blowdown tangle on Locke Trail after the summit of Bumfagging Hill. Marsh Road has a large widowmaker. |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful sunny day for a long walk around the perimeter of Stonehouse Forest. Only saw three people all day.
This entire route had been traveled by boots and/or skis. Doesn't seem like enough snow to ski but I'm not a skier. Snowshoes are not needed at the present time as there are too many rocks and roots. Spikes were fine but these trails could also be done in bare boots right now.
I was looking forward to checking out the summit register on Bumfagging Hill again but it's been removed. :( |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-25 |
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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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