Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Hedgehog Mountain (Deering), NH |
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| Trails: |
Hedgehog Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 21, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road to the trailhead is a Class 6 unmaintained road (Hedgehog Mtn Road). At the beginning of the unmaintained section (from Old County Rd.), there is a flooded part that requires some care to negotiate. I recommend skirting the edge of the mini-pond (that is, if you have a high-clearance vehicle; otherwise, park before the flooded part and walk. Now that I think about it, the road is rough in parts, so if you have a small/low clearance car, park and walk). The road is obviously unplowed in winter, so a winter attempt will require extra walking both ways. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
A slight muddy/wet area across the trail requires some thinking about foot placement. Otherwise, no major water crossings. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail appeared to be reasonably well-maintained except for a few downed trees and some rocky, well-eroded parts. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Not a soul on the trail, and no signs of civilization except for an excavator across from the parking area. |
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| Bugs: |
Non-existent. |
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| Comments: |
I'm surprised how unknown this peak is; it is definitely well-worth the hike! The only info I could find was on the SPNHF site, and even so, it didn't state the exact location of the trailhead; I didn't see it on either maintained section of Hedgehog Mtn Road, so I drove down the unmaintained section of it and then saw the sign for the SPNHF property. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-10-21 |
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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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