Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Ammonoosuc Pond, Gibbs Falls, Crawford Cliff, Pearl Cascade, Beecher Cascade, Ripley Falls, NH |
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| Trails: |
Around-The-Lake Trail, Red Bench Spur, Crawford Path, Gibbs Falls Spur, Crawford Cliff Spur, Avalon Trail, Beecher-Pearl Cascades Spur, Ethan Pond Trail, Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 21, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I managed to nab a spot by the trailhead, but others had to park on 302 and hike up a quarter-mile |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Avalanche Brook, at the Falls, calls for a little attention but wasn't difficult. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The A-R Falls Trail past Ripley Falls was steeper and, at first, rougher than I'd realized. In good shape, however. |
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| Bugs: |
Didn't notice any. |
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| Comments: |
The half-mile to Ripley Falls, Crawford Path and the Avalon Trail are popular. The others I had to myself. |
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| Name: |
Amicus |
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| E-Mail: |
mcsamicus@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-06-22 |
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| Link: |
https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2014/No-Sugarloaf-and-Crawford/ |
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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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