Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, South Twin Mountain, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Twinway, Twin Brook Trail, Frost Trail, Franconia Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems! Waded across one on Franconia Brook trail at site of old railroad bridge. Cold water felt good on tired feet! |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Twin Brook trail & Franconia Brook trail had some blowdowns but nothing that was too difficult to get around. |
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| Bugs: |
Black flies were biting on the summits! In the heat of the day they can be relentless. We encountered mosquitoes on the Franconia Brook and Lincoln Woods trails but the weren't terrible. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Clean trails! |
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| Comments: |
Most spectacular hike! Guyot tentsites were full so we ended up sleeping under the stars on W Bond. Watched a glorious sunset and sunrise from 4540 feet!! No moon meant incredible stars overhead. Life is good. |
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| Name: |
Paul & JoAnn |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-22 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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