| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain (Benton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Some deep ruts with water in them, one is big enough that a low clearance car may have difficulty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Even with the recent rains, the stream are easy to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dog issues for my corgi |
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 | Bugs: |
Swarmed by black flies at the trailhead, but once I got moving and higher up, the cooler temps and wind kept them at bay |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Sweatshirt found hanging on a tree at one of the splits, brought it back and hung it by the trailhead sig |
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 | Comments: |
A nice, cool day to get out for a relatively easy hike. The trail isn't very well marked, but is super easy to follow. |
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 | Name: |
davaay |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-21 |
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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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