| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shelburne Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rattle River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All could easily be rock-hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns along the trail. One major mess of a blowdown 2.3 miles from the Rattle River Trailhead (about three-quarters of a mile past Rattle River Shelter). May take a team effort to clean that one up (see photo for reference). |
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 | Comments: |
Other than the blowdowns and overgrowth around the summit, the trail is in good shape and fast (no snow, no ice). Mostly wanted to share the one big blowdown in case anyone wanted to team up with a few chainsaws (I own no equipment for maintenance, unfortunately). There's another piece of deadfall that's also obstructing the trail pretty well about 4 miles in from the Rattle River Trailhead. That one's somewhat annoying as it's on a steep incline; but the one in the pic just beyond the shelter will be the major impediment for thru hikers. |
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 | Name: |
Jenn |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-11 |
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 | Link: |
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/RbxFk28WQCDrRSWr6 |
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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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