| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Chippewa |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 20, 2009 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mostly Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Near the trailhead, the original trail crosses a brook that's been recently dammed by beavers. The resulting muddy, marshy area is crossable on logs, but there's a herd path to the left that's easier. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
At about the half-mile mark from the trailhead the trail parallels a small stream. This is the only moving water on the route, so it's probably best to carry extra water for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
On weekends this short but scenic (and steep in places) route can be crowded with novice hikers. Expect a lot of questions about where the actual summit is (there are at least two false summits that fool first-timers). This hike is well worth the crowds, however, on a clear day like yesterday: the views from the summit were stunning, extending unbroken from Franconia Ridge in the east far into Vermont in the west, with the great backbone of Moosilauke taking stage center. |
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 | Name: |
The Feathered Hat |
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 | E-Mail: |
stevebjerklie at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-09-23 |
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 | Link: |
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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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