Isolation - Glen Boulder Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur - 6-22-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Isolation, NH

	Trails:	Glen Boulder Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur

	Date of Hike:	Monday, June 22, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I was the second car at the Glen Ellis parking area. $5 to park or the WMNF pass. Neither restroom had toilet paper upon my arrival (but I carry my own for just such situations...) but were well stocked upon my return. Plenty of room to park.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All the little stream crossings were not an issue and there are many places along Glen Boulder trail to filter water.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	There are still some blowdowns on Davis Path once you descend back into the trees. Most are easy step overs but there is one that I had to squeeze myself through the largest open spot while dodging pointy limbs.

	Dog-Related Notes:	No puppers seen today. :( This route requires some serious elevation gain and some scrambling which may be challenging for some doggos.

	Bugs:	Mosquitos down low and black flies above treeline. On my return the clouds had really come in which seemed to keep the bugs at bay. The summit of Isolation has been claimed by black flies. I waved my white flag and surrendered to them and ran for my life.

	Lost and Found:	There is a pink hat in the trees just below Glen Boulder. I left it where it hung.


	Comments:	This was a roll of the dice kind of day which turned out to be incredible. The trail was wet in places and there was water running on the trail on Glen Boulder but above treeline things were dry which made the tricky sections way less tricky. The sky was clear and I just admired the majesty of everything I could see. Davis Path was also dry above treeline but quite wet in many places below treeline. There are also some areas of running water on the trail and areas of impressive squelchy mud. I just poked it in places to find the areas that weren't quite so deep. Isolation spur was dry and an easy climb. Upon my return the clouds had really come in and everything was grey and moody and gorgeous. What a gift of a day. I only saw 3 other happy hikers today and really had the trails to myself.

	Name:	Uki

	E-Mail:	ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2026-06-22

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