| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Shaw, Black Snoot, Big Ball Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, High Ridge Trail, Black Snout Trail, Banana Trail, Tate Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Surprised to see two other cars on 171 on a Wednesday |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minimal water |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Plenty of blowdowns on all trails. They could use some serious TLC. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
First time back hiking in months. And what an amazing day to do it! Crystal clear skies all around. Certain areas on all the trails mentioned are beginning to get overgrown or need maintenance. Otherwise, Shaw is a seemingly well-kept secret for us hikers. |
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 | Name: |
Brettski |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-10 |
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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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