| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Paugus - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kelley Trail, Lawrence Trail, Old Mast Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got maybe the second-to-last parking spot in the Ferncroft lot around 8. Lot (and overflow areas) completely full when I got back around 11:30.
On a side note, people really need to park properly in that lot. I ended up having to do a 10-point turn (at least) to get out because of the cars behind me (one parked somewhat diagonally, and another against the trailhead sign, so it was sticking out further than the other cars). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown that needs to be de-limbed about a mile into Old Mast Road. Everything else is smooth sailing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw one all day, and he looked happy. |
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 | Bugs: |
Bad. Given this entire hike is wooded, you're not gonna get much relief even if there is a breeze. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Few random items at the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
Was hoping to find some solitude on the first nice Saturday we've had in months, and this hike fit the bill. Only saw one other group of 3 on trails all day.
Kelley Trail is the star of this hike. Very cool trail with tremendous footing. Lawrence was equally as gentle under the feet. Old Mast Road was the "roughest" of the trailbeds, but that's not saying much. It's still easier than 98% of the trails in the Whites. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-23 |
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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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