Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Straightback Mountain, North Straightback Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Jesus Valley-Beaver Pond Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Straightback-Anna Link, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 4, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the end of Jesus Valley Road in Alton. Room for a few cars |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large leaner on the Straightback Mountain Trail at the junction with Jesus Valley Trail |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs on this route. Did see a lot of Coyote Scat. |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
A pair of EMS Fleece Gloves found on Jesus Valley Trail just above the turn towards the beaver pond and the link to Old Stage Road. Left them on a large downed birch tree. |
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| Comments: |
A very warm day for February. Trails were wet from melt/run off. Lots of mud. A short section of snow/ice on SMT where microspikes helped. Nice views from the near summit ledges on the SMT. Where is winter??? |
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| Name: |
Skidder |
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| E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-05 |
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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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