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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Israel, NH
Trails
Trails: Wentworth Trail, Mead Trail, Guinea Pond Trail, Sandwich Notch Road, Bearcamp River Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Monday, October 22, 2012
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parked in field below Mead Base main building 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Avoided two crossings of Beebe River on the Guinea Pond Trail via the well worn bypass route. There were no stepping stones at these crossings. The crossing of the tributary was doable on rocks 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Lots of water running or standing on the Mead Trail and the Guinea Pond Trail. Blazes were light and infrequent although the pathway was evident most of the way even though portions fully leaf covered. Bridge spanning river downstream from Beede Fall in Sandwich Town Park. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Plenty of water for dogs. 
Bugs
Bugs: None 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Great view of the Sandwich Range from summit and northeast outlook from Mt Israel. Also could see Squam and Winnipesaukee from the Wentworth Trail as most leaves were off the trees.



Much of the Mead Trail and the Guinea Pond Trail were either running or standing water but one can get by on the margins or on rocks.



The side path to Guinea Pond has a large marsh area near the start. Continue generally straight ahead where a bog bridge spans some open water. The area near the pond is swampy but the view is great.  
Name
Name: WAUMBEK 
E-Mail
E-Mail: WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2012-10-22 
Link
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