| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cube, Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt Cube Trail, Kodak Trail, J Trail, Daniel Doan Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 21, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No difficulties; there were well placed rocks on all water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mt Cube and AT - no significant issues. Daniel Doan is in need of major trail clean-up: a lot of significant blowdowns, generally over-grown, major erosion in some sections, water bars in need of replacing/clean-up, etc. Not a pleasant trail to hike down. All trails well blazed with good signs at all intersections, except the turn direction at the esxit of the Daniel Doan Trail onto unpaved road. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs seen on the trail - but probably no issues except a lot of mud to roll-in on Daniel Doan trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some, but not terrible. A lot of ants on many of the rocky summits making picnics less pleasant. |
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 | Comments: |
The top part of the Daniel Doan Trail is very slippery - steep moss covered wet rocks - difficult walk arounds. This and the general poor condition of the trail makes it not too great a choice for most hikers wanting to see the great views from the top of the fire tower. |
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 | Name: |
MWHG |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-06-22 |
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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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