Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Blue Trail, Saddle Trail, Brook Trail, Blue Trail, Red Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 15, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of room at the upper lot at the end of Carriage Rd. The gate near the bottom of the road closes at 6 PM, so plan your hikes accordingly. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a few minor crossings from all the rain this past weekend. All stepped over or rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails here were built and maintained very well. Props to BRATTS! |
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| Bugs: |
Non-existent due to the chilly temperatures. Won't be the case later this week with the rapidly rising temperature and drying of the trails. |
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| Comments: |
All the trails were quite wet, with a few small patches of mud. Since I did this hike right after a rainstorm, the trails had quite a bit of standing and running water. Some pools were a few inches deep. Prepare to get wet if you hike around here before the trails start to dry out. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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