| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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No Ketchum Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wild River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Wild River Campground hiker parking lot. Plenty of spaces. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
At least 6 major stream crossings on the way out to No-Ketchum. All are easy under normal summer conditions, but can be challenging with higher water levels. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good shape to the junction with Eagle Link, 4.7 miles upstream from Wild River Campground. Half a mile past that junction the trail drops down alongside the stream in a section of washouts and downed trees. The trail can be confusing here. The next 2+ miles to the Perkins Notch tent sites need to be brushed out, with several very muddy stretches, but is not hard to follow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A good trail for dogs, especially if they like water. |
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 | Bugs: |
A hot day with few bugs about. |
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 | Comments: |
The view of Carter Dome from the edge of No-Ketchum Pond is very impressive. However, there is no easy trail to the pond's edge. You will have to negotiate brush, tall grass, and mud or water underfoot. A fragment of path leads from the clearing of the old shelter down to the edge of the grassy brook that flows through the wide meadow called No-Ketchum. Waterproofed boots and gaiters are very helpful. Some tufts of grass may settle half a foot under water when stepped on. But view is worth it. |
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 | Name: |
tom fernald |
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 | E-Mail: |
tomfern55@rocketmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-02 |
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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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