| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sugarloaf, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Elwell Trail, Goose Pond Trail, Goose Pond - Elwell Link, Rest Area Loop, snowmobile trail, Backwoods Trail, Brook Trail, Around the Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor Rock Hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About 0.2 miles from the start of the Elwell Trail, a large birch tree has fallen right in the middle of the trail. I took my hand saw to remove the branches to make for easy passage. This looks new. Could probably by removed with a larger handsaw.
Probably the snowmobile trail off Big Sugarloaf is no longer being maintained [might now be called the White Trail]...but if it is...the were at least a couple trees blocking the trail if not more...trail creep beginning...and erosion is starting to occur. Route is along a wet and mucky logging road with standing water and mud at the bottom. |
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 | Bugs: |
Got three ticks walking on the Brook Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
A quiet hike, only saw three other people.
ET was mostly dry. Nicest views over Newfound Lake was off the Rest Area Loop where we left the trail down to some ledges. View off of Big Sugarloaf not as good.
I'd recommend bringing the trail map and refer to it as you go. Things are well signed in the Elwell corridor, but there are a few unmarked bypass loops and other side paths along the way which could be confusing. Near the pond, signage at junctions is non-existent, but trails are blazed clearly.
Mayflowers on the ascent up to Big Sugarloaf and Painted Trillium on Goose Pond Trail.
Beautiful summer-like hike with blue skies and temperatures near 80. |
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 | Name: |
RollingRock |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-29 |
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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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