| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Moat Mountain, Middle Moat Mountain, South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issue at south trailhead off Passaconaway Road. Diana's Baths lot is better in terms of crowds now that it's cooled off. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues crossing Lucy Brook on the way up North Moat |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good condition and well-maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few dogs around Diana's Baths, but none was an issue. |
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 | Bugs: |
no issues at all |
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 | Comments: |
Did a traverse from north to south, with car spot on south trailhead. Excellent fall day for it. Quite steep going up North Moat then a few scrambles with down climbing to get from North Moat to Red Ridge Trail junction on the way to Middle Moat. That steep section going up North Moat was wet and slippery in places, but fine for ascending. Excellent views from each of the three Moat peaks with near-peak fall colors. Route and hike planning helped by www.summitsmarts.com, as with other hikes on the various lists. |
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 | Name: |
Touch the Clouds |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.summitsmarts.com/52WAV/moats |
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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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