Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Anna, Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, Mt. Rand, West Quarry Mountain, East Quarry Mountain, Straightback Mountain - North Peak, Straightback Mountain - South Peak, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Stage Road, Anna-Goat Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Klem-Mack Loop, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, herd path, Quarry Spur Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Blueberry Pasture Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 8, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The grassy clearing at the end of Alton Mountain Road, shortly beyond the last house. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in great shape. QST takes a bit of care to follow after it leaves DRQT and the blazes are faded. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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| Bugs: |
Some mosquitoes and deer flies, but overall not bad at all. I didn't pick up any ticks for a change. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
A big loop through the range to help a friend finish her final seven peaks for the list, and she crushed it. Aside from one awesome thunderstorm which rolled through while we were between Klem and Rand, this was a mostly dry and sunny trek. Only a few very minor areas of mud along these trails. Great views from the various ledge outlooks. I was surprised to see so few people out. We only encountered one other group of three people all day. This was also a reminder to myself that DRQT is my favorite trail in the range, with its beautiful and diverse terrain. BPT is still my least favorite. :P |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-07-08 |
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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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