| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Arethusa Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Arethusa Falls Trail, Bemis Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The upper lot for Arethusa Falls filled up today, but there was plenty of space in the lower lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings on Arethusa Falls Trail are bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in pretty good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Bugs: |
I put on bug spray with DEET at the beginning of the hike, and they didn't bother me too much. |
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 | Comments: |
Fun hike, but extremely hot and humid. Trails were dry in some areas but muddy in others. The mud was never horrible though. Arethusa Falls was a happening place today - at least 25 people were enjoying the falls when we were there, including a group from a summer camp.
We took Bemis Brook Trail on the way down. Very steep descent at the top, but quite doable if taken carefully. Parts of the trail are rough, but not terrible, and the water features are beautiful. We managed to get out just before the massive downpour started. The downpour was quite localized, though, since by the time we got to downtown Bartlett, the rain had stopped. |
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 | Name: |
GN |
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 | E-Mail: |
ghnaigles@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-13 |
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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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