| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Moat Mountain, Middle Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
East access and ample parking at Passaconaway Rd trailhead (was a weekday). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Moderately used trail. Very good markings from trailhead (Passaconaway Rd), see red ribbon ties at left top of trail head to start. Mostly clear blazes or cairns up to South Moat. Less so but sufficient from South to Middle Moat. Even less from Middle to North Moat. Perhaps could benefit from marker at first large ledge on way up South Moat to note distance to summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some, not terrible. |
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 | Comments: |
Good trail, well marked, less so on ledges. Steady climb for much of the way. Lovely semi-cloudy day making not too hot on the trail and importantly on both summits. Fabulous 360 views from South and Middle Moat. Better views on this hike than from many others. And delicious blueberries. Aimed to reach North Moat (from South through Middle) but ever darkening sky suggested I turn back. Not soon enough. It rained intensely all the way from Middle Moat through South and all the way down. Took it slow. Slippery rocks, roots and mud. However, rain sound was beautiful addition and was glad for the canopy shield. Was drenched. |
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 | Name: |
bejay |
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 | E-Mail: |
bejayf84@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-08-02 |
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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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