| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Rattlesnake, Doublehead Mountain, Mt. Squam, Mt. Percival, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Butterworth Trail, Ridge Trail, Col Trail, Eastman Brook Trail, Doublehead Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the designated area on Metcalf Rd. There's room there for 6 to 8 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Despite all the rain, the water crossings weren't bad. |
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 | Bugs: |
Yes. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful hike with lots of interesting sights: many, many Squam Lake views; a nice view north to the Sandwich Range from Crawford-Ridgepole Trail; wildflowers; and the Percival rock caves.
I was expecting more mud from all the recent rain, but the trails are mostly in good shape. There was one very wet section on Crawford-Ridgepole between Doublehead and Mt. Squam. Otherwise, mud and water are avoidable.
There's still a trace of snow in the Percival caves, but the cave route was mostly dry and lots of fun. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-08 |
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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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