| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Brier Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Woods roads, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 4, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is extremely limited. I parked opposite a fence-like gate on Rt. 171 at the edge of a large field. The USGS indicates a cemetery within this field. There was just enough room to get all four wheels off the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown blocking the first woods road near the junction with the second one. Also one mud pit shortly before the blowdown. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Probably. |
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 | Bugs: |
Deer flies. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
I've been wanting to check this out small peak in the Ossipees for a while, and used Bryan's previous report as research.
From the gate, I walked the edge of the field to a woods road in the far right corner. This field appears to be private property, but nothing is posted and there is evidence of people walking through here. The owner of the house at the far end of the field was out. Either they didn't see me or they didn't mind me being there.
The road climbs moderately to near the height of land, where another woods road, used by ATVs, branches off to the right. This is only a few yards after the blowdown mentioned above. In a short distance, the road splits. Bearing right continues to the summit, where a boulder on a ledge marks the high point. The road does a short loop over and around the summit. At a fire pit, a herd path descends a short distance to open ledges with a fantastic view south over the lake and to the Belknaps. I returned the same route.
A very short hike, less than two miles round trip, but with a nice payoff. Neat area. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-04 |
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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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