| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, Middle Osceola, West Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 18, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
USFS fee lot that fills quickly |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a good size (~12" diameter), thigh high blowdown near where the ski trail meets GPT. Usual post-rain muddy spots on ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Around 3000' on MOT, got stung in the temple by a lone wasp, or some such mean, buzzy insect. Stinger was an inch long... or so it felt. OUCH!! :( |
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 | Comments: |
Middle and West Osceola are much easier than they used to be! There is a herd path--or paths--all the way to West. Fades in and out but easily regained if vigilant. Still considered a bushwhack, however, so definitely bring navigational aids. Never felt need to cover legs. Great views from Peggy's Perch. Intended to do the full traverse and exit via East Pond Trail, but herd path was so nice that I opted for the out-and-back.
Finished up today's TW 6-pack on Kinsmans via Fishin Jimmy, etc. Nothing of note except encountering a total of 117 (!!) people in the 1.5 mile stretch between parking lot and Lonesome Lake Hut. Is it November yet? |
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 | Name: |
Snowflea |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-08-18 |
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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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