Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kelsey, NH |
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Bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 16, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Took West Branch road to railroad spur. Parked on railroad spur. All roads fine to drive.
There were absolutely no prohibitions against accessing this route or getting near the tower. Not sure the official rules, but nothing is posted.
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Comments: |
I parked my car on railroad spur just before it turns up hill. I could see the summit windmill, which made the summit look closer than it was. I took a bearing on the tower and bushwhacked up, following herd paths, until towards the top where it was steep and a little thick. Came out right at the tower. As I think bryan said, it is surreal to pop out at such a huge piece of equipment. I simply followed the inverse of my bearing to return. My adherence to the heading prevented me from benefiting form as many herd paths, but put me right at my car. |
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| Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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| E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-06-18 |
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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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