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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, NH
Trails
Trails: Orange Trail, Red-Orange Trail, Red Trail, herd path, Round Pond Road
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parked at Camp Bell on north side of Manning Lake. Visitors are required to check in and check out at the front office whilst camp is in session (through August 21). 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: On Red Trail near pond, rock hop. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Orange Trail up Mack Ridge is a little bit overgrown at the moment. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Probably a good idea to leash them when around the scout camps. 
Bugs
Bugs: A couple of deer flies down low. One of them won't be down for breakfast. Otherwise, minimal. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Trails were generally dry with a few puddles from recent rain. A decent amount of recent logging on the upper end of the Mack Ridge (Orange) Trail, though the operation did not log the actual trail. On the bright side, a tremendous viewpoint of Belknap Mountain, Round Pond, etc. opened up on the Orange-Red Trail near Mt. Mack as a result.
Also as a result of the logging, the upper mile or so of the road to Round Pond has been rebuilt, using lots of moderate sized stone. As a result, it's a bit awkward for running.
Nonetheless, a very nice loop with excellent views.
A few decent blueberries near Mt. Klem, otherwise there weren't many directly on trail.  
Name
Name: rocket21 
E-Mail
E-Mail: rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2013-08-14 
Link
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