| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Paugus, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cabin, Lawrence, Old Paugus,Whitten Brook, Big Rock Cave |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
roadside parking by evident sign |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
only one water crossing of note, Whitten Brook, which was easily rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cabin Trail to Whitten..excellent footbed..Cabin Trail to Lawrence Trail..too many blowdowns to count or deal with..has the look of an abandoned trail..Lawrence Trail Excellent condition the whole way with great switchbacks and footing..Old Paugus..some steep wet ledge but otherwise good..Big Rock Cave..excellent |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water for dogs and Finn handles the ledges just fine |
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 | Comments: |
Great loop hike..the section of Cabin Trail from Whitten to Lawrence is in horrible shape with many many blowdowns and narrow footway along a steep sidehill..The Lawrence Trail rebuilt since my last trip here and eliminates a nasty ledge walk and one of the steepest grades in the Whites..What remains is a well graded well thought out part..a real delight..walk along the flat ridge of Paugus loaded with views and the close to summit spot excellent with Square Ledge, Passaconaway, and Whiteface dominating the western view. Old Paugus Trail descends some pretty impressive ledges along some shear cliff faces..very impressive with some rough footing.. Big Rock Cave worth a visit on its own..pretty amazing spot and a short jaunt back to the car from there |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-10-01 |
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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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