Mt. Osceola, East Osceola - Mt. Osceola Trail - 9-23-2012

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH

	Trails:	Mt. Osceola Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, September 23, 2012

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lot off Tripoli Road was full when I arrived. Parked off the road to the west of the lot. Tripoli Road itself was generally good although the paved sections had bumps and missing asphalt.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	No significant water crossings

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail in good condition with no obstructions. There are eroded areas however it does not affect the pathway significantly.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Good dog trail to Osceola with plenty of water. The section between Osceola and East Osceola has less water and is rougher however I have seen dogs in the section between the peaks.

	Bugs:	None

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Easy hike up to Osceola. Much of the ledge areas along the trail were wet however the surfaces were not slippery. Lots of large puddles near the top of Osceola as the ledges prevented the water from percolating. Can get by along the edges. Be sure to visit the north outlook on a short side path beginning near a pylon just to the west of the expansive ledge area on Osceola. Could easily ascend the chimney even though there was some wetness on the rocks. Used the bypass route on descent rather than going down the chimney. There was lots of red foliage looking down to the Kancamagus Highway around the hairpin curve.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com

	Date Submitted:	2012-09-23

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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.