Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
![Peaks](../icons1/iconmountain.gif) | Peaks |
Eastman Mountain, South Baldface, North Baldface, Eagle Crag, Mount Meader, Ragged Jacket, West Royce Mountain, NH |
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![Trails](../icons1/iconhiker.gif) | Trails: |
Baldface Circle Trail, Slippery Brook Trail, Eastman Mountain Trail, bushwhack, Baldface Knob Trail, Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Basin Rim Trail, bushwhack, Basin Rim Trail, Royce Trail, roadwalk |
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![Date of Hike](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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![Parking/Access Road Notes](../icons1/iconcar.gif) | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Baldface Circle Trailhead |
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![Surface Conditions](../icons1/iconlist.gif) | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud |
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![Recommended Equipment](../icons1/iconsnowshoe.gif) | Recommended Equipment: |
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![Water Crossing Notes](../icons1/iconwater.gif) | Water Crossing Notes: |
water levels currently low |
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![Trail Maintenance Notes](../icons1/iconsaw.gif) | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
lots of blowdowns throughout the course of the day, many will require a chain saw. Worst blowdowns were on the Royce Trail |
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![Dog-Related Notes](../icons1/icondog.gif) | Dog-Related Notes: |
Very little water across the ridge so bring plenty of extra water if you have a dog |
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![Bugs](../icons1/iconfly.gif) | Bugs: |
Brutal. Mosquitos down low and black flies higher up. I really couldn't stop all day or I'd be eaten alive. |
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![Lost and Found](../icons1/iconquestion.gif) | Lost and Found: |
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![Comments](../icons1/iconcomments.gif) | Comments: |
Most of the trails were dry but there were a few wet and muddy spots.
Great day. It was only my 2nd time climbing the Baldfaces. It's such a beautiful above treeline area and very remote. I saw no one all day. |
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![Name](../icons1/iconname.gif) | Name: |
Eric Rathbun |
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![E-Mail](../icons1/iconemail.gif) | E-Mail: |
elrathbun@yahoo.com |
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![Date Submitted](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date Submitted: |
2010-05-26 |
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![Link](../icons1/iconlink.gif) | Link: |
https://ericexplores.com/2010/05-25/entry.shtml |
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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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