| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Sawyer River Road lot and hiked in the 2 mile road walk (adds 4 miles total) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing but rock/log hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major blowdowns - very well maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One! Very very sweet Rosie |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope |
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 | Comments: |
Mix of spring conditions today with a race against the afternoon rain. Thought about snow shoes but left them in the car and was thankful I did. Bareboots until the "switchbacks" before the ridgeline then spikes to the ridge. Bareboots again until the summit push. Most monorail inconcentrated in the center of the trail and still pretty well compacted snow. Snow gets to a maximum 1.5 feet in only a few places. Very slick rocks on the steeper sections, still wet from rain and snow melt - many wipeouts and a few bruises - be careful! Overall great day to get this one in with views at the summit and scattered showers on the way down.
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 | Name: |
Smoakie |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-03 |
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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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