| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Nineteenth Hill (Winchendon), MA |
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 | Trails: |
Fern Glenn Conservation Area Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
"Driveway" to trailhead is a long 4WD road and was still had a lot of snow on it. Parked right on it just a few feet off Teel Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was a bit wooly and wet in places, but it is spring afterall. Well marked except for one directional arrow below the talus slope which is pointing in the absolute wrong direction. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails had surprisingly deep snow cover, perhaps about 80% cover, some of it up to 6" deep in places, much more than was apparent from driving around on nearby roads. Some of the snow was firm, but I postholed in other places. Happened to be passing through the area on my way back from a different hike and decided to stop. No scenic views but the talus slopes on the hill are interesting and attractive and it was worth a look-see. Thanks to Mt. Grace Land Conservation Trust for protecting the land and building the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Barefoot Paul-William |
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 | E-Mail: |
paulwgagnon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-22 |
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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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