| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Rowe, Gunstock, Belknap, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Belknap Range Trail, Ridge Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Round Pond Trail, Maple XC ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Best parking attendant eva got us princess parking at the trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The big blowdown between Rowe and Gunstock has been cut! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see many people with the temps |
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 | Comments: |
Great day breaking out the first half of the BRT. Going up Mount Rowe(d) was not bad as someone had laid a nice track there. Beyond Rowe over to Gunstock, there is quite a bit of deep post holing, I think from skiers. We did what we could here. From Gunstock all the way down to Round Pond was completely unbroken snow, sometimes 1 to 2 feet, sometimes as deep as 4 feet. Also did what we could up Belknap. Navigating was a bit of a challenge in the cold. Once we got to Round Pond, the day was getting late and we decided to take Round Pond Trail back to Overlook Trail and walked the cross country ski trails back to Gunstock. In all, a good 10 mile loop. Maybe we’ll get the other half next weekend! 🤣 |
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 | Name: |
Two Wicked Cuties |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-02 |
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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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