| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Chandler Gorge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Chandler Gorge Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 21, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Baldface Circle lot is pretty big but was nearly full when I arrived at 9:45. When I returned, cars were parked along Rte. 113. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. The Loop Trail goes to Chandler Brook, but not across it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both fine. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I met a number of them. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I planned to hike the entire Baldface Circle Trail, but the fog I drove through refused to lift and there were sprinkles. As a result, by the time I reached the slabs that start just above the Shelter, which the AMC Guide describes as "dangerous when wet," they were wet, viewless and rather slippery. I picked my way up the first two, then decided to change my plans.
Chandler Gorge was worth the .5-mile detour (.7 mile if you backtrack on the omitted section of the Baldface Circle Tr.). |
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 | Name: |
Amicus |
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 | E-Mail: |
mcsamicus@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-09-23 |
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 | Link: |
 https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2013/Chandler-Gorge-and-Pine-Hill |
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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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