Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tremont, Owl's Cliff, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Tremont Trail, Brunel Trail, Owl's Cliff Spur, Sawyer Pond Trail, Sawyer River Road, US 302 |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 25, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked diagonally across route 302 from the Mt Tremont trailhead where the vehicle can be pulled off the roadside better than at the trailhead itself. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The bridge over the Sawyer River at the end of the Sawyer Pond Trail has been closed by the Forest Service due to a compromised abutment that supports the end of the bridge by the road. I elected to cross on rocks with two slightly under water. No real difficulty today. All other crossings were either bridged or were minor brooks. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails were in good condition. There were fallen trees on the trails but they were easily stepped over or duck under. I was pleasantly surprised that the little used Brunel Trail was so well maintained. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Good trails for dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
Many spider webs on Mt Tremont and Brunel Trails otherwise only a few flies and mosquitoes. |
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| Comments: |
Nice loop hike where the higher elevation walk was completed before the afternoon thunderstorms were forecast. Sign about the July 1963 lightning induced forest fire is near Owl's Cliff outlook.
On Sawyer River Road I noticed the Signal Ridge trail has been relocated to the old bushwhacking route which avoids the first crossing of Whiteface Brook. There was also a notice that the Mt Carrigain observation platform is being overhauled until Sept 3rd. Sawyer River Road looks okay.
I saw a water bird in Sawyer Pond (possibly a Grebe).
Did not see anyone else on Mt Tremont or Brunel Trails. The Brunel Trail is signed as it enters and leaves Rob Brook Road. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-25 |
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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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