| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wheeler Woods Conservation Area, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Unnamed trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot can accommodate at least 5 or 6 vehicles if they park properly. Surface is uneven, so drive in carefully. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good. Very obvious trail with arrows. One blowdown. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be o.k. |
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 | Bugs: |
swarms of non-biting unidentified flying bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Haverhill trails book says this is a 30-45 minute easy walk. Easy, yes; but too pretty and too interesting to finish in under an hour. This is a loop with a few spur paths(most of which lead to nice spots by the water. Clockwise, you will first come to the shores of Chadwick Pond. Beautiful pond. But further on is a marshy cove, and that is where the action is. Within a 10 minute space we saw a pileated woodpecker, great blue heron, and many red wing blackbirds. Many gorgeous tall trees here, many pines that produce a soft foot bed. Not sure if this is legal, but the slightly elevated spot overlooking the pond has a fire pit. Now here's the only thing negative in this report; TRASH! Someone had a birthday celebration and left the candles, glitter, etc. Forgot to bring a bag or I would have taken it out.
This would be a nice children's hike. Short, easy, and a lot to see and hear (bird song). Hope to return here again. |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-20 |
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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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