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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, Swett Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Blue Trail, Saddle Trail, Brook Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Whiteface-Piper Link, Vista Trail, Swett Mountain Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 21, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Some spots available in the upper Belknap Carriage Road lot on arrival and return. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: None on this route. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Other than a couple of small limbs I tossed aside on the Swett Mountain Trail these trails are in great shape. The BRATTs were out today working in the Gunstock-Belknap col making them even better. I thanked them on both passes for the excellent work they do in this area. Since the last time I did a similar route a few years ago the blazing on Piper is markedly improved. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw three out today. Other than some puddles on the Piper summit ridge there isn't a lot of water for Fido. 
Bugs
Bugs: For the most part black flies were kept at bay by moving and occasional breezes. They were most annoying in the trees of the Swett Mountain summit. A local hiker advised the ticks were bad heading south on Piper and onto Swett...and he proved to be right as I picked one off on Swett's summit and flicked another one off returning through Piper after I had zipped the legs back onto my pants. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Nothing. 
 
Comments
Comments: Mostly sunny skies and fairly comfy temps made for a fun time tramping the western Belknaps with a good friend. It is obvious these trails are well cared for which only added to an enjoyable day.  
Name
Name: HMJ 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-05-21 
Link
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