| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Pond of Safety, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carlton Notch Trail, Underhill Path, Four Soldiers Path, Jimtown Logging Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the big lot at the end of Randolph Hill Rd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lots of flowing water, but there were no really difficult water crossings on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few blowdowns on Underhill Path just north of its intersection with Crescent Ridge Trail. Underhill Path and Four Soldiers Path are very overgrown in places. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Went up Carlton Notch Trail, went down Underhill Path, and followed Four Soldiers Path to Pond of Safety. I used Four Soldiers Path and Jimtown Logging Rd to get back to the car.
There are supposed to be very limited views on this loop. The clouds were hanging low. So, I didn't even attempt to go around Pond of Safety for a view of the Presidential Range. I did follow the view spur off Four Soldiers Path near the heigh of land. Unfortunately, that was in the clouds.
There are lots of wet leaves on the trail and the bog bridges are very slick. Despite the hazards and even without the views, this was a pleasant walk. Pond of Safety is beautiful and serene. The woods are somewhere between peak foliage and stick season, but it's still gorgeous in there. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-14 |
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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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