Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Peak above the Nubble, the Nubble, NH |
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| Trails: |
Haystack rd, North Twin trail, bushwack, herd path. |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on side of Rt 3 by gate. Haystack rd is completely clear. I moved four or five trees off the road. Lets open it!! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Waded across Little River. Slow and easy with poles for balance. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Too much surveyors tape in these woods. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
None yet. |
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| Comments: |
Went up NT trail and crossed at the regular trail crossing. Started bushwacking and almost immediately ran into the fluorescent forest. I picked a new route that took me off the herd path and headed up the drainage. I worked my way up past the major cliffs and finally just turned up toward the summit. The climb was steep. Very thick growth up high. Still a out a foot and a half of snow. Finally pushed through and popped out at the summit. Amazed to see how travelled the summit was. Read the story about Ray in the cannister. RIP Ray. Went down to Nubble via the herd path. Path is hard packed and icy til below Nubble. Once down off Nubble I left the herd path and whacked back to Haystack Rd through mostly open woods. Good views early then clouded in. Saw a garter snake and trilliums. All the buds are poised. Yay spring! |
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| Name: |
Wayne |
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| E-Mail: |
Pfwayne@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-02 |
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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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