| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Tripyramid, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Bend Brook Trail, Scaur Ridge Trail, Livermore Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked roadside at the Pine Bend Brook trailhead. Plenty of room there on a typical weekday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy crossings at Pine Bend Brook and Ledge Brook. Numerous smaller crossings were easy too. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
This was my first time on the northern part of Livermore Trail (beyond Old Skidder Trail). As described in the AMC guide, it's very rough, seriously wet in places, and has scattered blow downs. It can be difficult to follow. So maybe it's not for everyone, but I enjoyed the challenge. Other trails on this route are in great shape and well marked. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
Left a bike at the northern terminus of Livermore Trail. Then did a big loop up Pine Bend Brook Trail, down Scaur Ridge Trail, and north on Livermore Trail. Used the bike to get back to my car (coasting downhill all the way).
Pine Bend Brook Trail is free of snow and ice up to the junction with Scaur Ridge Trail (roughly 3500 ft). After that traces of snow slowly developed into a solid monorail. You definitely need spikes on the steep sections near the summit. If you are continuing on to Middle Tripyramid (I did not), you will probably need spikes along the ridge. I did not use traction anywhere below 3500 feet.
There weren't any great views along this route, but there are some glimpses of the North Tri slide through the trees on Scaur Ridge Trail. The slide looks like a cliff face from that angle. Of course, the trees haven't leafed out yet. When they do, you won't even get a glimpse of the slide.
Even without views, this was a pleasant hike. I saw Trout Lily, Yellow Violet, and Spring Beauty in bloom. And I think Trillium will be blooming on Scaur Ridge Trail in a matter of days.
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-05 |
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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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