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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Black Mtn. (Benton), NH
Trails
Trails: Chippewa Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Monday, May 18, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parked at the Chippewa trail head, plenty of parking. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No issues with water Crossings 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: Black flies are up and running. Thanks to the winds the bugs were only a small issue. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Great day for hiking met 4 other hikers on the trail. A bug net can be helpful. Checked out the Lime Kilns that was pretty cool.  
Name
Name: Ron Harris 
E-Mail
E-Mail: ron.g.harris@myfairpoint.net 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-05-18 
Link
Link: https:// 
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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