| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Big Ball Mountain, Black Snoot, Mt. Shaw, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tate Mountain Trail, Banana Trail, Black Snout Spur, Black Snout Trail, High Ridge Trail Trail, Mt. Shaw Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One car at parking spot off Rt. 171, near small bridge by Sodom Rd., zero cars upon return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several small stream crossings were all easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few easy step overs, couple small patches of trail overgrown a little. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
Followed this excellent trail description:
http://www.hikenewengland.com/ShawTate081005.php
Thanks Mark.
Highly recommend you get the Trail Bandit map of the Ossipee Mountains for this hike, google Trail Bandit, Bob Garrison. Thanks Bob. I was alone most of the day and your map really helped out.
7.7 miles, 2500 feet elevation gain. Having spent the last couple months on the Belknap Range, this hike was a great way to test my conditioning before getting back into 4000 footers. That final assault on Black Snout had me panting like a dog. Now have that wonderful deep calm feeling. Will return on a clearer day for the views. |
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 | Name: |
Steve Marion |
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 | E-Mail: |
swamp_fox@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-19 |
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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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