| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Success, Cascade Mountain, Mt. Hayes, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carlo Col Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, Centennial Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 14, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Success Pond Rd is rocky and rutty but doable with a car. SUV of Truck would be better. Limited parking on Carlo Col Trail Rd but I believe more up SPR a bit. Parking on Hogan Rd has room for about 5 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were fairly easy rock hopping but there were a number of them |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a number of blowdowns. Erosion was a problem in a number of spots. Mud (drainage) was also in a number of spots.
MUD is very prevalent! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is tough hiking and I feel it would be tough on a dog. The Mahoosucs have lots of ledges and rocks. On the plus side there is plenty of water! |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad at all. Mosquitos at night at Gentian Pond but not horrible and some on day two coming out Centennial trail near the bottom. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost a bandanna but it was on our spotted car when we returned, put there by an injured section hiker that took our advice and bailed. Found it on her way out. :) |
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 | Comments: |
Two days on the AT. Came from Carlo Col to Gorham. Stayed at Gentian Pond. Shelter is possibly reopened by friday (7/15). The reputation of the Mahoosucs is well earned! Mud and wet trail and rocks were the order of the day(s)! Up and down, slabs, scrambles. That being said it is a beautiful area. The 4 ponds we passed were awesome. Saw lots of thru-hikers that were very excited to be entering ME or being within 1 day of the final state. Most had started in March.
Mt. Hayes was the dryest part of the hike. Centennial trail was in good shape. |
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 | Name: |
KRobi |
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 | E-Mail: |
robisho@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-07-14 |
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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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