| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Camp Dodge Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
19MB Trailhead parking was easy when we arrived at 7am, and filling both sides of the road when we returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings, on this route, are bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are scattered blowdowns on all of these trails, but none are currently obstructing or new. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a great route for a dog like mine as it has lots of water, lots of squirrels, and lots of things to scramble over! |
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 | Comments: |
We hiked a counterclockwise loop (up 19MB, down North Carter) because I really like the “View” ledge between the Hut and Carter Dome. There were patches of ice between Carter Dome and Zeta Pass; traction is not currently needed but I definitely was stepping carefully in those spots. The leaves at the bottom of Imp are, as always, deep and slippery. This is the first time I have seen North Carter Trail without a stream running down the middle of it - the “extreme” drought remains impressive in a bad way. Possibly more trailhead signage about where camping is allowed would be helpful as there was a group of two packing up a tent literally right next to 19MB Trail, and it’s clear that people have methodically removed the brushing to the unofficial campsite between Middle and South Carter and are using that site also. We crossed paths with Little Foot and I am not ashamed to say that she left me in the dust - she is one smiley, accomplished, and wicked fast hiker! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl and Echo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-19 |
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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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