| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Holt's Ledge, Trapper John Shelter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt's Ledge Trail, Trapper John Shelter spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 19, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for a couple / three cars at the southern trailhead along Goose Pond Road in Hanover. Beware of a drop entering the parking area where low clearance vehicles could scrape. There is scrape-free parking 200 yds. past the trailhead at a pulloff. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several broken bog bridges along the beaver dam. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large walkunder, looks like it's been there a while and has been trimmed. The few waterbars I noticed need cleaning. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Yes! Assorted varieties and I somehow picked up a tick. WTH. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A little redlining after an appointment in Hanover today. Dry trail all around, just a little mud by the beaver pond. I found this trail somewhat deceiving. It's a mostly unrelenting grind with little relief. Every time I thought I was getting to the top of something, there was more up. Leaf cover is getting deep, and plenty of acorns around for slippery footing. Excellent views from the outlooks near the main cliff, which is fenced off to protect vegetation and falcons who nest here. Still good looking foliage around.
I continued past the ledge and down to Trapper John Shelter, which is quite a descent of about 600'. There I met a SOBO AT section hiker named Mustard. We sat and had a long conversation about life. It was great. Safe travels, Mustard! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-10-19 |
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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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