Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tremont, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Tremont Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 28, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At a pulloff on Rt. 302 diagonally across from the trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Stony Brook is flowing strong, but the tributary crossing is fine. Also noted several drainages that are flowing which are usually dry. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
See comments section below. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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| Bugs: |
Overall not terrible, but more annoying in the afternoon. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
Spring cleanup on the trail. I removed four blowdowns, cleaned a few drainage dips, brushed in a herd path around a blowdown that can be stepped over, and added some brushing to a few turns that might be confusing, to help define the corridor and add a visual cue. Hobblebush is creeping back into the lower switchbacks. Brushing will be a separate trip.
Some interesting developments:
1. Someone has cut two trees at the summit to improve the view. I am assuming this is the same party who cut a tree along the switchbacks to open up a view to Washington.
2. The switchbacks had been flagged all the way up. The flagging was high in the trees, so I'm guessing this was done to define the corridor in winter. I removed it all.
3. I got a report of a spray painted boulder, but couldn't find it. I now have more info on the location and party responsible, so that will be dealt with on the next trip. |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-28 |
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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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