Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Shaw, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail, High Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4 cars were in the lot Saturday afternoon, there was probably room for several more. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The first water crossing was difficult, the stream was over the stepping stones for the most part. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few blowdowns on the Mt Shaw Trail althought the branches have been stripped and they could be easily stepped over.
Blazing on the Mt Shaw Trail is not very good, it kind of feels like the trail is no longer maintained. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Quite a few bugs buzzing around my head but none were biting.
I picked up one tick. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a maroon pullover shell near the gorge. I left it on a pillar at the trail-head. |
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| Comments: |
This is a great hike (52 WAV). The views north from the summit are awful good. |
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| Name: |
BiggFattPigg |
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| E-Mail: |
jimmdougherty@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-14 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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