| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cogswell Mountain - East Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Trail, Blue Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 20, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Noted many new signs installed by the Gilmanton Conservation Commission, who do a great job out here. One nitpick is the inconsistency in naming. Examples: On the official map, the red trail is called "Main Summit Trail" but a signed refers to it as Cogswell Mtn Trail". On the map, the entirety of the trail over the east peak is called "East Summit Trail" but a sign refers to the extension beyond the summit as "Blue Line Extension". On the ground, nearly all signs don't have any trail names and just refer to a destination ("East Peak"). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a good place for dogs but please keep them leashed. |
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 | Bugs: |
They were out but not too bothersome. |
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 | Comments: |
A nice loop over the east peak of Cogswell This morning. Dry ground and good views from the summit. I usually don't see anyone else here but today there were close to ten other folks (and a few dogs) enjoying the nice day. Always a treat to hike this great area! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-20 |
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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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