| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little Sugarloaf, Goose Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Elwell Trail, Goose Pond-Elwell Link, Goose Pond Trail, Goose Pond Loop Link, Around the Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
room for many cars at Elwell Trailhead off West Shore Road - many cars already in lot early afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Large Maple tree top down in the steep section of the beginning (from the parking lot) of the Elwell Trail - needs chainsaw |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
why not? |
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 | Bugs: |
minimal; there was a decent breeze |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific quick after-lunch hike. Saw many more people than usual here, but, this is one of the last hurrah weekends of the summer season in the Lakes Region. Beautiful trails as usual and enjoyed the fact that nothing was slippery!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-16 |
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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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