| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the large trailhead for Downes Brook Trail, UNH Trail, and Mt. Potash Trail off the Kanc. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I only did the first crossing of the brook today and it was no problem. Water levels are low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
See comments below. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Oh yes. Plenty of those mosquito things. |
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 | Comments: |
I had a few hours this morning to start "spring" cleanup on my adopted 1.4-mi. section of Downes Brook Trail from the trailhead to the wilderness boundary. Off to a late start this season due to recovering from a surgery thing.
Fortunately, everything was in really good shape up to just shy of the second brook crossing, which was my turnaround point for today. I cleaned 13 water bars, removed two small blowdowns, and cut back the hobblebush between the first and second brook crossings. That last one was a task I've been meaning to do for a while.
Saw a few other folks who were just hiking a couple miles up the trail and back. Otherwise, it was quiet as usual. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-02 |
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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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