| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Signal Ridge Trail, Carrigain Notch Trail, Desolation Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 28, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Overfull and cars parked on the road when we came out on Sunday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very easy. Some crossings completely and literally dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All in great shape. Recent drainage work on Signal Ridge |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Long stretches without water. Many of the springs were completely dry and the well at the firewarden cabin site was completely dry. |
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 | Bugs: |
Moths and various bugs still around but nothing biting |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked this counter clockwise and spent 2 nights at pre-established sites.
Carrigian notch trail was very pleasant and had incredible color. It was surreal seeing completely dry significant brook bed. I assume the brook was re-routed during the hurricanes a few years ago but perhaps they hold some water when it is wetter. We explored around them for a while much to our pleasure.
Desolation trail was well worth the effort but incredibly wet and slippery in the steeps despite drought conditions. I would not want to hike down this on a wet day.
The well at the cabin site just below the summit was completely dry and smelled heavily of sulfur. There was no reliable water for miles below the summit down either trail; plan accordingly.
Lots of people out this weekend, even on desolation. Met some great people and friendly dogs so the lack of desolation ok. |
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 | Name: |
Brian, Crystal & Kya |
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 | E-Mail: |
brian(dot)m(dot)schuster gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-09-28 |
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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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