Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Nipmuck State Forest, CT |
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| Trails: |
Nipmuck Trail, Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 11, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Bigelow Hollow State Park in first lot in the right after the entrance. Went past a green gate and the saw a trail sign on the right in 100 ft. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The stream at the north end of Breakneck Pond required stepping on submerged rocks and logs. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good blazing |
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| Comments: |
Made a loop by going north on the Nipmuck Trail and south on the Ridge Trail. 9.0 miles, 4.25 hours. The blazes really helped staying on the trail due to lots of open woods and fallen leaves. Trails were mainly dry. Look for the rabbit chipped into the ledge at Peter Rabbit Rock. |
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| Name: |
JToll |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-11 |
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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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