| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Straighback Mountain, Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Stage Road, Jesus Valley Beaver Pond Trail, Bear Pass Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Belknap Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 13, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars at the end of Jesus Valley Road. Take care not to block the driveway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing on the JVBP Trail where the trail is flooded. We went slightly upstream for an easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I recall 4 or 5 large blowdowns on the JVBP Trail. BRT between Straightback and Major is getting brushy in some areas, could use a trim. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Some buzzing around the summit of Major, not biting |
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 | Comments: |
Nice loop checking out an unofficial trail, Bear Pass Trail. Trails were wet from recent rains and the sun was slow to show. Ledges were slippery in spots. Bear Pass Trail was great! A nice alternative to the BRT between Major and Straightback. Fairly easy to find from the JVBP Trail. Nice views from a somewhat quiet Mt Major. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
STEPHEN.KIDDER@YAHOO.COM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-13 |
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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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