| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Thorn Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Thorn Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 10, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked near the snowplow turnaround at the town border on Thorn Hill Road, then did a roadwalk downhill. I suspect it's quite hard to find a place to park during the colder months due to a snowplow related parking ban. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Bugs: |
A few mosquitoes down low, but otherwise not too bad. |
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 | Comments: |
The Thorn Mountain Trail was in the AMC White Mountain Guide for many years, but was removed a few editions back, presumably because it starts in someone's yard. The USGS map roughly shows its location. The trail starts across from either a transformer or utility box in someone's driveway and has a small trail sign.
The trail is marked with old blazes and occasional tin can lids. It gets progressively steep as it climbs, making it quite a workout. At perhaps 1,600 in elevation, a trail comes in from the north, perhaps from Tin Mine Road. This may be a better point of access, but I don't know for sure.
The trail was mostly dry. There were multiple ledge views near and at the summit (top of the long defunct Tyrol ski area). Also some blueberries to be found. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-10 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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