NewEnglandTrailConditions.com
NewEnglandTrailConditions.com:
MA
|
ME
|
NH
|
RI/CT
|
VT
|
Ski
Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Owl's Head, NH
Trails
Trails: Lincoln Woods Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Monday, July 21, 2014
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty at Lincoln Woods Visitor Center. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Forded the Franconia Brook crossing on the way in (but rock-hopped it on the way out). All others were easily rock-hoppable.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: All the trails were in great condition, except for the last mile or so of the Lincoln Brook Trail, which was extremely muddy in spots with a few blowdowns. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw a few, but if you plan to bring your pup up this one, keep a close eye on him/her while ascending and descending the slide. 
Bugs
Bugs: A few biting but not bad. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: This was a rough one indeed! The first 8 miles was flat, long, and straight, which made it seem like it went on forever. The path definitely was extremely steep and rough, particularly while going up the slide. Tons of loose rock, too. I actually enjoyed going up the slide, but going down was a different story.

Thanks to Peter G. and Phil (aka "Coach") for being excellent company!  
Name
Name: Spencer 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2014-07-21 
Link
Link: https:// 
Bookmark and Share 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.

Copyright 2009-2024, All Rights Reserved