| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cowen Hill, Cowen Hill - North Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Line Trail, Cowen Hill Trail, bushwhack, Nichols Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked off the side by the Red Line trail on Indian Stream Rd. Sign says “end of permitted use” with a picture of an atv. Not sure if cars are allowed beyond but I came down Nichols Rd, which also looked drivable. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies, yes. |
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 | Comments: |
This was a lot better than expected for the mileage. About 6 miles and 1300’ in under 2:30. Woods were fine, except some wet areas around the north peak. Nothing out of the ordinary for this type of hiking. I saw only one sxs on the way out heading up the redline trail. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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 | E-Mail: |
calxjohnson@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-04 |
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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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