| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Paugus (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Big Rock Cave Trail, Old Paugus Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 2, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
no problems |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Whiten Brook - running fast but easy enough to cross without getting wet |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail was not well maintained, overgrown with easy to miss blue blazes. I spent most of the hike looking at my map and gps making sure I was still on a trail. When I got to a steep section of the trail and looked at all of the debris left behind by the spring thaw, I wasn’t sure I was still on the trail. I continued on, climbing over twigs, brush, branches, rocks and was relieved to see a cairn. I continued and saw another cairn. I wondered if someone had placed them as a joke, thinking this can’t possibly be the trail. But, I continued on and noticed a third cairn. This one was a little more intricate. I didn’t know it was pointing me to a small trail that veered off to the right. And continued unnecessarily up a treacherous trail. Note to hikers. If you decide to hike this trail, turn right at the 3rd cairn.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The numerous debris on the upper trail is difficult for dogs to maneuver through. |
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 | Bugs: |
Many! I got to the car covered with black fly bites. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
I believe the Cabin Trail and Lawrence Trails are more frequently used and may be in better condition. In a recent post zporterColdRiverCampCook states the Lawrence trail is in good condition. I recommend hikers stick to that trail.
more details of my hike are in my blog below |
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 | Name: |
Roberta DellAnno |
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 | E-Mail: |
bugsandthings@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-06-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://solowoodlandwanderer.blogspot.com/ |
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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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