Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Lowe's Bald Spot, NH |
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| Trails: |
Auto road, Madison Gulf Trail, Great Gulf Trail, Chandler Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at bottom of Mt. Washington Auto Road (outside of gate). Foot traffic allowed if not hitch hiking or riding a bike. No charge this time of year (trails pass required in winter). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were rock hoppable. Chandler Brook Trail crossings look to be dangerous when wet or icy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wide selection of blowdowns in the wilderness. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I don't think dogs are allowed to be walked on extended portions of the auto road. |
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| Bugs: |
Minimal, none biting. |
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| Comments: |
Jogged up auto road to Madison Gulf Trail trailhead. Prior to Lowe's Bald Spot, Madison Gulf Trail was wet and muddy. After Lowe's Bald Spot, a few slippery places, but generally dry.
Same old, same old on Great Gulf section used - mud, slippery rock, wilderness compatible blowdowns.
Chandler Brook Trail had some slippery rocks in places. Patchy snow/ice started perhaps around 3,500 feet in elevation. Not enough to warrant traction in today's mild temperatures.
Jogged back down auto road from top of Chandler Brook Trail. While leaves are generally down, there were still some nice colors in the lower few hundred feet of vertical. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-10-17 |
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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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