Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Smarts Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Ranger Trail, J Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 22, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ugh!!! Ranger Trail Trailhead was WAY overfull mid day/early afternoon. People parked on the left side ONE car width behind cars on the right such as mine - I couldn't get out until a group of tailgaters helped guide my multi-multi-point turn...... c'mon!!!!! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues - rock-hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blazes in a section above ranger garage - I ran into people coming up who were confused and weren't sure they were on the trail. Above and below that section, no problem!!!! |
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| Bugs: |
no issues |
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| Comments: |
Excellent day! I bushwhacked around the ridge for a bit - east and west peaks and about a half mile down the J Trail. Firetower sign says there's a big fine if you go up, but, steps were fine - door to cab was partially missing and glass was on the ground. |
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| Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-08-22 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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