| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Moat Mountain, Middle Moat Mountain, North Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail, FR397, Moat Mineral Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 1, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space at South Moat Trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels very low in most places. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some step overs that had been in place for a long time; nothing new. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any pups; way too hot |
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 | Bugs: |
At lower elevations in the woods the mosquitoes were awful, even with deet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Previously found Samsung phone was left at the trailhead in a ziplock bag. |
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 | Comments: |
VERY hot and humid day on the Moat ridge. Early morning t-storms made the ledges and rocks quite slick. Most streams are very dry, although some low points on Red Ridge had some stretches of mud. Be aware that there are several mountain bike trails along FR397 which are not shown on the AMC maps and could get confusing. Also, the Moat Mineral Trail is signed as the "Mineral Site Trail" out there. Created some anxious and confusing moments on the way back to the start. No real conditions or happenings of note; just that the weather was not conducive to such a long (15M) day on the trails. |
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 | Name: |
captinicebear |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-02 |
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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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