| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Potash Mountain, Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail, UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Downes Brook Trailhead. There was a large hole, several feet deep in the lot, that was cordoned off when we finally returned later in the day. Mike nearly parked his truck in it! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing of Downes Brook on Mt. Potash Trail was sketchy, but there is a helpful branch above the crossing that we used. The rocks in the stream bed are very loose, so be careful. The rest was a rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple stepovers on Mt. Potash Trail, and a couple on the UNH Trail as well, none of any real consequence. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Banjo had an awesome day, what a great mountain dog! |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for a Meetup hike with Northeast Peakbaggers. Mixed conditions were abound, and we carried snowshoes up Potash, but ended up dropping them back at the cars before we headed to Hedgehog. The day ended up being mostly overcast, but the cloud formations were fantastic. Decent temperatures, and low winds, made for decidedly comfortable hiking. Thanks to everyone for a great day in the mountains! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-04-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/2013/04/potash-and-hedgehog-41813.html |
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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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