Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Straightback Mountain, Mt. Major, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Brook Trail, Major-Straightback Trail, Boulder Loop Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 11, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was fine but full and overflowing onto Route 11. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing major. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Graffiti on Boulder Loop Trail is an issue. |
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| Comments: |
Mount Major Trail 0.7
Brook Trail 1.3 2.0
Major-Straightback Trail (to Straightback Mountain) 0.7 2.7
Major-Straightback Trail (return) 0.7 3.4
Brook Trail (to Mount Major) 0.4 3.8
Boulder Loop Trail 1.6 5.4
Altocumulus and Altostratus clouds high enough for great views all around. Foliage was excellent, just about to peak. Took a 15.6mph wind gust on Straightback Mountain. Could see Mount Washington from Mount Major. It took me 3hrs 10mins to hike the whole route.
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| Name: |
Matthew K |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-10-11 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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