| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Magalloway Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Coot Trail, Overlook Trail, Bobcat Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Magalloway Road is open and in good shape to the trailhead, 8.4 miles from Route 3. The final 3.1 miles on the side road are a little rougher, especially at the culverts. We had our truck but someone made it fine with a low clearance vehicle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
large spruce blowdown on Bobcat Trail, plus a couple of other stepovers |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ella and Eva loved it and took advantage of the mud early on to cool off on this warm day. Not much water along the way, so carried plenty for them. |
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 | Bugs: |
black flies were out but not biting |
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 | Comments: |
Seems like we have been trying to hike Magalloway for a long time and today was the day, a good family outing to celebrate Eva's 4th birthday. Magalloway Road was in good shape, no trouble getting to the trailhead and we were the only car in the parking lot in the morning. There are no signs or blazes at the parking lot; we just headed up the old jeep road, ascending via the Coot Trail which was rocky and eroded and quite muddy at first, the ground having recently thawed, some ice patches remaining-though certainly no traction needed. Trail rises steeply to the fire tower in under a mile. Great summit-we loved being up in the fire tower with a slight breeze to blow the black flies away, outstanding views in all directions. Explored the Overlook Trail-great views to the north and east. Ledges drop away steeply at several spots so put the dogs on leashes. Enjoyed our lunch at one of the overlooks. We descended on the Bobcat Trail which we like a lot more than Coot; it's much more of a trail, has one overlook, and is very pleasant. A few blowdowns on Bobcat, one significant one. A great family outing with Wally, Ella, and Eva our birthday Lab. |
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 | Name: |
Donna D |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-21 |
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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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