| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, East Gilford Trail, White Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Small lot was clear for 2 cars. Street parking available, not on the snowmobile packed side. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My Aussie had no issues as long as he stayed on the packed trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Yeah right! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome day for my first time in the Belknaps! We opted to start up Gunstock first to get the climb out of the way. The trails were soft with snowshoes a must to avoid post holes with spikes. The trail was steep in spots but in good shape otherwise. We then headed to Belknap via the Brook to Saddle trail. We had a bit of difficluty finding the East Gilford Trail from the fire tower. Don't go on the Warden Trail or near the antenna. There are yellow and white blazes that get you there from the fire tower, and it was snowmobile packed as well. we were planning on going out to Piper Mtn, but a snowshoe malfunction forced a bailout to the car via Carriage Road. |
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 | Name: |
Jim Gosselin |
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 | E-Mail: |
jagoss45@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-23 |
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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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