| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cube, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Cube Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 6, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the trailhead, on the shoulder of Route 25A, for five or six cars. More cars can park on the shoulder within 100 yards of the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one crossing of consequence, Brackett Brook at 1,500 feet elevation, is rock-hoppable, but the rocks are wet and slippery. Take care with foot placement. All other crossings are easily stepped over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small stepover on the lower portion of the trail that's not worth bothering about. Up on the switchbacks there's a somewhat larger stepover birch that'll take a bit of effort to remove or cut. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a great hike for dogs, especially now with plenty of water in the brooks and draws. Lots of mud, too. Josie and Polly both seemed to really enjoy themselves this morning. |
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 | Bugs: |
No. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found an empty Powerade bottle on the spur to the north summit, which we packed out. |
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 | Comments: |
Footing is generally excellent up to the switchbacks. From there, wet, slippery rocks, many totally covered by leaves, require consideration of foot placement. Wet rocks on the spur to the north summit were especially slick today.
Great morning hike with Josie and Polly that we got in today before the rain, Saturday chores and baseball (let's go A's). Saw eight people and two dogs, all on our way down.
Reds pretty much done but lots of brilliant yellow.
Photos at link below. |
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 | Name: |
The Feathered Hat |
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 | E-Mail: |
stevebjerklie at yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-10-06 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/99682097@N00/sets/72157631711370396/ |
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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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