| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Shelburne Moriah Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
HIghwater Trail, bushwhack, Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 31, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We car-spotted: one car at the north end of Wild River Road and one car at the Wildwood Campground (fee there). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We did not have to cross the Wild River via our route as there were bridges at either end. However, we did bushwhack about a half mile up the southwest side of Bull Brook as we looked to make a connection from the Highwater Trail to the Shelburne Trail in its post-Irene state. We picked up the rest of Shelburne Trail on the descent. Also, at many if not all of the water crossings, we had some difficulty finding the trail on the opposite side due to absence of blazes and light treadway/treadway covered with leaves hiding the trail. Also, several of the sections of the Highwater Trail no longer exist as they have been washed into the Wild River - there is little indication of re-routes as this norther section of the Highwater Trail is little-travelled. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Shelburne Trail is quite brushy - in places it is grown over with hobblebushes and small fir trees. Kenduskeag Trail is also very grown over - foliage covers the trail in many places. Blowdowns continuous in the Wilderness. |
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 | Bugs: |
Deet and lots of it as there are many streams and wet spots for breeding these freeloaders |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks Amy P for a great day! New Trails for both of us!!! Minutes after getting on the summit of Shelburne Moriah a big dark cloud dumped hail and lots of rain. Very wet but still fun. Then... out came the sun and dried up all the rain :)
Very fun trail-finding at times - luckily we carried multiple navigational aids!!!! :) |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe and Amy P |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-31 |
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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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