| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl’s Cliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer Pond Trail, Brunel Trail, FR 35, Owl's Cliff Spur, bushwhack, FR 35A |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
1 car in the large parking lot on arrival at 9am, 3 others on return at 1pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The Swift was calf high today. Quick easy walk across with crocs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All the trails and roads are in amazing shape. A few blowdowns to go over on Brunel, but very easy to manage. Zero off trail re-routes required. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none, but seems with plans for water after the Swift crossing in dry times, it would be quite enjoyable. |
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 | Bugs: |
Deer flies buzzing on the Forest Roads. Non-existent on the trails. |
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 | Comments: |
Original plan was to approach Owl’s Cliff from Tremont. After some research and seeing that the Sawyer Pond approach would reduce the elevation gain by about 1700’ for only 2 miles more walking, I gave it a go and have zero regrets. Despite the smoke haze, the views of the Sandwich Range and Green’s Cliff from the viewpoint was excellent. Glad I got a somewhat earlier start today as the rains were just starting as headed west on the Kanc. |
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 | Name: |
Mark S |
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 | E-Mail: |
wapacked@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-08 |
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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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