| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Boxford State Park, Bald Hill, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Bay Circuit Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at end of Sharpeners Pond Road will accommodate 10-15 cars. Not plowed but packed down. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Major ones had wooden platforms. Standing water in some low areas of trail, walk around |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns, picked up quite a few but will need a saw and additional help for many large diameter tree removals |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few that were enjoying the snow |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet |
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 | Comments: |
This was section hike of the BCT through Boxford SF which is in North Andover, Middleton and Boxford. Started from the North Andover entrance, followed the road post the steel fare. Had a time finding the first turn off of the access road at #1, walked around pond, pleasurable diversion. Realized that the numbers are mounted on PVC paddles about 4' high and 6" wide and they are brown so they blend in. #1 & #2 were really hidden on your left as turn onto the trail. So the first real trail junction is #1. Went out and back on the way back went left at 8A to climb Bald Peak for lunch spot. We had a great time close to home and were able to put in 8+ miles and make back in plenty of time for the Super Bowl. |
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 | Name: |
Frinda |
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 | E-Mail: |
Fredwijnenriems@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-09 |
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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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