| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Doublehead Mountain, Mt. Squam, Mt. Percival, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford-Ridgepole Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 25, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sandwich Notch road not recommended for low clearance vehicles. There is a wide spot with room for two cars at the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of significance on this section of trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One crawl through blow down climbing out of Sandwich Notch Rd. One duck under blow down between Double Head and Squam. The trail could use some brushing between Double Head and Percival. The steep section below the rock cleft is eroding. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The trail climbs through a cleft about 7 feet high as you climb up from Sandwich Notch Rd. I couldn't see a way around for a dog, although with a couple of people, and a willing canine, one could be passed up or down. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few around today, mosquitos and black flies. |
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 | Comments: |
Fun day with sun in and out of the clouds. Saw no one on the trail, with the exception of the small crowd on Percival. Missed out on the rain showers. |
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 | Name: |
Rainman |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-26 |
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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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