| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Moat Mountain, Middle Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dugway Road from the Kanc is still open. Room to squeeze some vehicles into the lot. Be aware that logging is apparently still going on - though not active today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The major one is bridged. No issues otherwise. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One step over a short way into the hike. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one which was enjoying the day. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nada. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nada. |
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 | Comments: |
The leaves are down on the lower half of this approach so some attention is needed - though most of it is a well graded path. Beyond that starts another section of maybe .75 - 1 mile of slick rocks and slabs with running water here and there, however there are enough dry sections to traverse with care. There are also a few herd paths skirting these areas.
A late start (for me) proved to be a bonus as most folks I encountered were doing the full S->N trek or were on their way back while I was ascending. I ended up having Middle Moat all to myself for quite a bit and even managed a little shut-eye on South Moat on my way out. Nice temps, no wind and enough sun made this one a winner! |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-11-22 |
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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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