| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Half the lot was filled with vehicles at 9:30AM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor crossings. Easy to get over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
No snow or ice at this low elevation. The ground was unusually dry for this time of year. Some of the rock ledges in the evergreen forest were still wet from yesterday's rain. Many roots on the trail. The exposed ledges were mostly dry. No obstructions on the trail. I prefer hiking the loop in the clockwise direction in order to ascend the steep ledge sections. I stopped off at Allen Ledge on the descent (signed for short spur path).
Good views from East Ledge, the summit, and a west outlook just steps away from the summit.
Nice talking with hikers from the Cape Cod, Brookline MA, and Durham NH. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek1@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-01 |
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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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