| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Goose Pond, Little Sugarloaf, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Elwell Trail, Goose Pond Snowmobile Trail (Orange Trail), Pond Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 18, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Elwell Trailhead across from Wellington State Park - no cars in lot at sundown. However, this was the first time I noticed the iron ranger at the kiosk with $4 "suggested donation" sign. Doesn't look like donation is *required* but not really sure - saw it after hike. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues despite recent light rain |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
West side of Goose Pond had a couple of large OLD deadfalls |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Heard some kind of close/loud/scary/horror-movie-esque animal screams from 2 directions as I entered dark woods - kinda caught me off guard - not sure if it was coyotes or fisher cats - you may want to keep your hiking chihuahua or feline on a short leash - ? |
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 | Bugs: |
mosquitoes appeared suddenly after sunset - YICK |
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 | Comments: |
West side of Goose Pond had a couple of large OLD deadfalls; got a bit confused where trail went on backside of pond near old woods road but soon found red-tipped trail stakes; WONDERFUL reflective trail dots on trees (yellow and/or orange, depending on trail) on the descent from Little Sugarloaf which I did by headlamp - NICE to have the reflectors
Terrific trail run! I had never been on the west side of Goose Pond - my new favorite trail - SO freaking pretty! Will be really awesome when the leaves start to turn!!! VERY active beaver area - got warned with tail slaps and got to see the little fellas swim - cool! Amazing views from Little Sugarloaf, as usual. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-09-18 |
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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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