| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Osceola, Middle Osceola , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Osceola Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tripoli Road is horrible between Waterville Valley and the trailhead. The parking lot is good. Picnic table and outhouse. Plenty of toilet paper in the AM, very little on the way out. Huge crowds for Flags on the 48. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Either dry or tiny |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great! A portion of a birch extends into the trail, but it can hardly be called a blowdown
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs. Good owners. They would warn ahead if the dog was temperamental or didn't like interaction. Bring plenty of water and watch the drop offs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Just moths when headlamp
time came. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is a study in contrast. Some areas are covered with boulders, some steep and others nearly flat. I was even slower than usual, due to constantly stepping off to the side to let the crowds by. Congrats to the four year old who made it to the top.
Now for the fun! Thanks to all who mentioned Middle and West Osceola in their recent reports. We had looked at it several years ago, but only went in a little. The clouds and 5 minute drizzle broke into sun and blue skies, so we couldn't say no.
It is more herd path than actual bushwhack, although a few sections necessitated just pushing through. Weren't sure exactly where it was, but there was a small path to the left. THE CANISTER!!!!! We were too short to reach it, so we used our packs as a step stool. Hard to open, but Prema did it. So much fun reading the names I frequently see here.
Since we did not research it before going, we weren't sure how much further the West peak was, so we turned around. We will need to return anyway, because of Trailwrights72 rules. Saw some wire. Just saw on Steve Smith's blog from 2019 that the fire warden had put a phone line in.
Higher levels and flat areas have gravel, be careful. |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-14 |
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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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