| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Gilford Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is at the end of a dirt road near the end of Wood Rd. in Gilford (sign: "Trail Parking"). Room for several cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A-ok here! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any, but watch them if the ledges are wet (which was the case today). |
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 | Bugs: |
Moderately bad down low, but not bad at all for the rest of the hike. |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked Belknap Mtn. via a new-to-me trail- the East Gilford Trail. Down low, it followed old woods roads, then made a steep, wooded ascent for a bit. From about the midway point to the summit, there was insane ledgey goodness with some nice views along the way. Much of the ledge sections (as well as most of the trail in general) were quite wet from recent rain, so I had to watch my footing. Decent views from the fire tower, but would've been better if not for the dark clouds surrounding the Whites to the north.
Barely saw anyone on the ascent or descent, and the summit wasn't too crowded either. Great day on some new territory. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-17 |
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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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