| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Orford Heritage Trail, unnamed trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Both the western (Grimes Hill Rd), and eastern (Indian Pond Rd) trailheads were plowed, and may possibly continue to be plowed throughout the winter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings easily managed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
We have some drainage issues to address in the spring from approximately 1.25 miles to 1.6 miles east from the western trailhead, but these are mostly frozen and snow covered. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Nice easy trail for the dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is well packed from the western trailhead to a quarter mile past the eastern trailhead. We made a loop South through side trails and fields with some excellent views out over the Connecticut River Valley. Snow down low from Grimes Hill Road was maybe 6 inches deep, up high more like 8-10 inches. We are getting a couple of inches of powdery snowfall today. The trail is unbroken east of where we turned South for our loop. |
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 | Name: |
Chris G |
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 | E-Mail: |
cgothberg@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-14 |
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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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