| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Iron Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Iron Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 20, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the small parking area atop Iron Mountain Road in Jackson, probably the best Class VI road I've ever seen. ;) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The lower section of the trail continues to succumb to severe erosion and is in very bad condition. :( The USFS is going to be doing some relocations but there is no ETA as of yet. The upper section is in better shape. Several blowdowns between the summit and the cliffs. A four way junction just before the cliffs could be confusing and needs a directional cue. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies, but not too bad here. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A quick visit to Iron and the south cliffs on my way to Conway. The south cliffs are the best spot on the mountain. It was just me and a couple of rock climbers up there. I first thought about going to Black Cap, but knew this would be far less crowded. The trail was dry overall, except for the short logging road segment, which is muddy and swampy. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-20 |
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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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