| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Iron Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Iron Mountain Trail, mine shaft herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 31, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was the first car in the parking area @ 9 AM. Three other vehicles had joined mine when I returned @ noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
It has been said before: a good portion of the ascent to the summit is an eroded gully. At one point the surrounding trail bed was nearly up to my hips. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Once into the woods the trail up to the summit is pretty obvious but there are some faded blazes here and there to assist. Beyond the summit to the south ledges the trail is actually pretty good and although I didn't notice any blazes on this section there are enough cairns to mark the way. The herd path to the mining area is also marked with cairns but these take a bit more effort to find.
Many of the leaves are down on the trails so in addition to the rough footing (loose rocks, gnarly roots) on ascent this is an added concern. The herd path has a few rock slabs which are wet making a for challenge due to damp moss, downed pine needles and leaves.
An early, clear and calm morning made for many pics - especially from the Hayes Farm field and the south ledges. I didn't see anyone until I got to the summit upon return and saw a total of six on my way out. Despite the apparent neglect of this trail it was still an enjoyable way to spend a morning - exploring a rugged, historical and off the track mountain. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-10-31 |
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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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