| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Spruce Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hutsmens Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 22, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Shoulder of Rte 16 by trailhead sign had plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock hop-able |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
From Hutsman Trailhead sign on Rte 16 follow signs and rock cairn will lead you to the trail, don't need to go near the house. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
just windy enough that they were no problem |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Hutsman Trail is steep and I followed it past the brook crossing a short distance, almost to the Forest Boundary sign, where I entered the woods. I confess I went higher than I had thought about doing but I really lucked out on the bushwhack. I stayed high and dry and in mostly open woods with some nice moose paths. Hit recognized high point and attempted to follow reverse on my compass the same way I had come up. But I didn't check it as often as I should have and ended up heading more north and I crossed a rock hop-able wet area that I had avoided on the way up. Nice hike, lots of moose sign, limited obstructed views, lots of Trilliums in blooom. The Hutsman Trail parallels a small cascading brook and it was quite pleasant. |
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 | Name: |
Nordic Gal |
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 | E-Mail: |
amybike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-23 |
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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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