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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Big Sugarloaf (Alexandria), NH
Trails
Trails: Elwell Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: We were able to drive Bear Mountain Road all the way to the col between Big Sugarloaf and Bear Mountain. Road was in pretty good shape except for a several large boulders/washouts across the road - Jeep Wrangler or rugged truck recommended - need large clearance.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: no crossings 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: There is 1 larger blowdown near the beginning and around 3 along the ridge near the top that need removal - some have paths around them at this point 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: none - yay!!! 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Super-fun as usual and absolutely beautiful woods!!!!  
Name
Name: Becca Munroe 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-08-30 
Link
Link: https:// 
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