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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Owl’s Head, NH
Trails
Trails: Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl’s Head Path
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty of parking at the Lincoln Woods lot. You need a recreation pass or you will need to pay.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: The 2 crossings right before the Brutus Bushwack were running high and my feet got wet. The current was strong in parts.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Some blowdowns, but all are manageable.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Overall not bad conditions for April. The water crossings were the toughest part, and the Bushwack right before the summit was very steep and slippery. Plan ahead and bring extra socks because you should expect to get wet.  
Name
Name: Christine LaCroix 
E-Mail
E-Mail: christine.lacroix.95@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-04-23 
Link
Link: https://www.instagram.com/superchrissy05?igsh=NWt5bzM0bmphYnpr&utm_source=qr 
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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