| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Israel, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wentworth Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at Mead Base Conservation Center. Water spigot (working) at trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minor blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one pup, Shadow. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
It's fall, so lots of expected leaves, acorns and sometimes subtle challenges in finding the trail because of it. The trail is quintessential NE rock & roots with a handful of flat sections, but the latter is few and far between on this trail. There is one fairly steep section of ledge (marked with pink flags) that was wet and mostly glazed over with ice that folks have created a herd path up & around to avoid. Small puddles with beautiful ice patterns forming and a dusting of snow both just before the summit. It is, of course, past peak, but views of Stinson, Moosilauke, Chocorua and N Tripyramid were visible. It was a sunny and beautiful day to take in those mountain views, but also lakes Squam and Winnipesaukee from the first viewpoint I spent time at on the way down, although it has become somewhat obstructed now. Overall, a nice hike. 26/52 |
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 | Name: |
A2Fuel |
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 | E-Mail: |
82-flinch.prudent@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-19 |
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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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