| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, herd path, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spaces available at Lincoln Woods. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were below normal. The second crossing was the toughest, as the rocks that were best to cross were surrounded by the deepest water. Boots only got marginally damp. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown on Black Pond Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several well-behaved dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Primo conditions for spring on Owl's Head. First water crossing is easily hoppable. Second is tricky, but you can stay dry. Third is easier than the second and has a couple rock-hop routes. Snow starts at about 3,200 feet on Brutus bushwhack with thin, but stable monorail. Monorail widens as you ascend to the wooded summit. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-26 |
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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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