Mt. Paugus (South Peak) - Old Mast Road, Lawrence Trail - 6-27-2015

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Paugus (South Peak), NH

	Trails:	Old Mast Road, Lawrence Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, June 27, 2015

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I started the line on the exit side of Ferncroft @ 8:45 this morning. Route 113A is now nicely paved - at least from the 16 side.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	No issues.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	One small blowdown high up on the Lawrence is worth mentioning as you could poke or scratch yourself if you don't lift your legs high enough.

	Dog-Related Notes:	One had to be restrained by its owner shortly after I started the hike. I saw another one on the Lawrence Trail. Seems to be plenty of water on the Lawrence Trail.

	Bugs:	With no breeze they were active and annoying at the ledges.

	Lost and Found:	I left my booty sock/water filter behind when I was getting a water fill at one of the water sources about half-way along the Lawrence trail. I apologize for leaving a trace. Hopefully someone will be kind enough to pick it up and throw it out.


	Comments:	I did NOT go to the actual summit - just to the ledges below. Though the Ferncroft lot was getting pretty full @ 9:00 I only saw five other folks on these trails today. Trails are in good shape and if you are so inclined you can make good time on them. I spent about an hour in complete solitude on the ledges soaking in the sun and the views - a nice way to spend lunch I'd say.

	Name:	HMJ

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	Date Submitted:	2015-06-27

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