| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Carr Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Three Ponds Trail, Carr Mountain Trail, summit spur path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 29, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars at the trailhead for Three Ponds Trail off Stinson Lake Rd in Ellsworth. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The only major crossing (Sucker Brook) was a bit tricky. High water and slick/icy rocks made for careful walking! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns on the lower part of Carr Mountain Trail. I pulled two of the smaller ones off to the side; the rest of them were too big. |
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 | Comments: |
Going off reports and videos I've read/seen in the past, I thought this would be a bland hike. Down low, yea perhaps, but the upper part of the hike was rather pleasant. The summit was pretty cool, too- open and rocky, with the steps and big pillars of the now-gone fire tower still there. Good views were had, but I can see why Carr Mtn got booted off the 52 with a View- you had to move around to get the best views due to tree growth. Not a spectacular hike, but a nice, moderate climb to a pleasant summit. Once back at the TH, I walked back to the Mt. Kineo Trail junction and back to the TH to make it an even 7 miles.
I have posted a video recap for those interested in this one. Just follow ze link at ze bottom: |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-11-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/-1JY8tEpcOE |
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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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