| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tunnel Brook Road, Benton Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 1, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at post-Irene trailhead which is 1.5 miles up Tunnel Brook Road, a good gravel road. No issues with a low-clearance passenger car. Need to walk 1.5 miles up Tunnel Brook Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing of Tunnel Brook was an easy rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be a good trail for dogs although no water beyond Tunnel Brook near start of Benton Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Note that we approached this hike from the North/Rt. 112 side.
USFS (presumably) has installed two brand new little bridges over dips on Tunnel Brook Road. There are also a couple of short singletrack sections that go right (west), into the woods, where the road is particularly washed out. (Thanks!)
Benton Trail is one of my favorites on Moosilauke. It is a steady climb, never steep, and lightly traveled; tread is a bit softer to the feet than other routes. Summit was socked in and eerily beautiful this particular morning. |
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 | Name: |
Snowflea & Fancypants |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-09-04 |
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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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