| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Straightback Mountain , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Precipice Path, Belknap Range Trail, Blueberry Pasture Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at the end of Alton Mountain Rd. Full by 10:15, mostly full upon return at about 1:45pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings at low water and easy to rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues here, only thing to note is more consistent blaze colouring would be helpful. The Precipice Path is supposed to be blazed in purple, but several times we noticed there were blue blazes, which confused a few of my group members. |
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 | Bugs: |
Happy to report there were NO BUGS!!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Didn't find anything, didn't lose anything |
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 | Comments: |
Nice fall day in the Belknap region. Fall colours are now passed peak, but still nice enough. Leaf litter on some of the trails is making them blend into the woods a little bit, so make sure to keep an eye on the blazes. There were a couple small patches of mud or water on the trails, but nothing too significant. Although slightly higher than Mt. Major, Straightback views are not quite as spectacular, though it does give nice southerly views which are blocked on Mt. Major. While it's not the Whites, it is starting to get cooler in the rougher terrain. I had gloves on most of the day, and I wore two light jackets for the entire descent. Spotted a porcupine climbing a tree on Precipice Path! |
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 | Name: |
Mountain Goat |
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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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