| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Mountain (Northwest Peak), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 24, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Took Route 26 west from Errol, then took Corser Brook Road (labeled Greenoogh Pond Road on Google Maps) a few miles in (icy, 2WD not recommended right now, but would be fine in summer). Then, took a right onto a road that drops down, crosses Corser Brook, then took a left at the next junction to head north, along the west side of Black Mountain. One exposed culvert that could pose an issue for vehicles without high clearance. Parked at a clearing on the northwest side of the mountain. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Northwest Peak of Black Mountain (2,944) northwest of Errol.
Approached from the northwest, initially in a somewhat recently logged area. Above the cuts, so so woods up to the ridge, then some areas of moose path and other areas of blowdown. Some random survey tape near the false summit. Continued to the highpoint area, which was sprucy. Watched a tree fall down near us during a particularly large wind gust. Eventually found the recognized highpoint (walked past it, as it didn't seem to be the highest point) sort of the northwest side of the summit, but seemed like something was +/-5 feet higher a little further south. Retraced our steps back down. Bitter cold blowing snow throughout the hike. About 2-4" of snow in the woods. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-24 |
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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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