| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Birchtoft Trail, Red Spot Trail, Pumpelly Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gilson Pond Campground "upper" parking lot. There are signs showing you where hiker parking is. At kiosk there is a sign for Birchtoft Trail. Arrived before toll booth was staffed, but payed $5 day use fee on departure. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All good |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All three trails in great shape. Red Spot Trail is blazed very well on rocks. Use diligence on Pumpelly Trail as you must follow the cairns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not allowed on Monadnock |
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 | Bugs: |
Gnats at the summit, very low wind yesterday |
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 | Comments: |
Anyone out hiking yesterday knows that it was one gorgeous day. Sunny, cool dry air, little to no wind (even at the summit which is rare). I have now hiked Monadnock from 5 of the 6 different trail heads. This hike is 3.5 miles one way, cumulative 2,000ft elevation gain, and a book time of around 3hr 15min. I ascended in 2hr 45min and descended in 1hr 45min. It approaches the summit almost dead East for the majority of the hike. Birchtoft is a gradual incline of 2 miles through the woods (0.1 mile section from parking to the technical beginning of the trail). You technically are on Cascade Link for less than 1/10 mile to connect to Red Spot. Red Spot becomes steeper, bouldery, and more open especially near the upper reaches. Finally, a 0.4 mile section along the Pumpelly. The summit was not too crowded (considering how Monadnock can be), it being a weekday. Overall a great hike with a nice approach and a solid workout. |
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 | Name: |
Matthew Kuncik |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-27 |
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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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