| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bear Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Welton Falls Trail (North), Elwell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parked opposite the Welton Falls Trail (yellow blazes) on Valley View Rd roadside (in Hebron) - room for a few other cars but nobody else there, of course :( |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Welton Falls Trail was VERY brushy, starting at Valley View Rd -no clear footpath up the embankment. From there, quite brushy and lots of deadfall. Unfortunately, not many signs of other hikers!!!! Crossing the power lines - chest-high ferns and occasional prickers - YIKES!!!!!! On the way back I took the road under the power lines to cut off the corner to avoid 2 full crossings of the power lines - path was not at all obvious there. Also, Elwell Trail up to Bear Mountain also had a LOT of deadfall - not a lot of traffic on this trail either, but, very pleasant anyway. Several blowdowns had herd paths. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none - yay!!!!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This is probably my favorite route up to Bear Mountain (Hebron)! Really beautiful mossy footbed!!!! Trail needs spring cleaning - if I get a chance, I will come back to assist!!!! Lots of good blazes!!! Terrific views from the outlook on the summit!!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-06-22 |
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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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