| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shoal Pond, Thoreau Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Shoal Pond Trail, Thoreau Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spots in the upper lot at 10:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mostly fine, though there's one on Ethan Pond that was a little tricky because a log bridge that had originally spanned it had collapsed. People with longer legs may find it a bit easier. Given the drought, we were surprised by the amount of water up there... |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were mostly in good shape, though some of the bog bridges have seen better days. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Met a few other pups on the trail today including Baxter and his "girlfriend". |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were WET today. Lots of areas where the trail was essentially a stream or large puddle. North Fork was surprisingly full given the drought.
Ran into a moose between Shoal Pond and Thoreau Falls. |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-25 |
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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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