Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Shelburne Moriah, Mt. Moriah, North Carter, Middle Carter, South Carter, Mt. Hight, Carter Dome, NH |
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| Trails: |
Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Rainbow Trail, Wild River Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the southern Shelburne Trailhead there is parking for just a couple of cars. More parking can be found further down the road at Wild River Campground |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossable, although unless you are an exceptional rock hopper, you will get your feet wet. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As expected, the trails leading to the Carter-Moriah Ridge from the less travelled Wild River side are in need of some maintenance. Quite a few blowdowns and rotten bog bridging. Very overgrown in places as well. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I had to help Madison out in a few places with the steep climb up to North Carter. |
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| Bugs: |
They weren't bad until very late in the day. |
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| Comments: |
The Wild River Trail between the Rainbow Trail Junction and the Eagle Link Trail Junction is a muddy mess. Considering we have had a fairly dry summer, I can only imagine what it would be during a wet summer. |
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| Name: |
Eric Rathbun |
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| E-Mail: |
elrathbun@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-07-16 |
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| Link: |
https://ericexplores.com/2010/07-15/entry.shtml |
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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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