Mt. Major - Boulder Loop Trail, Major-Straightback Link, Jesus Valley Beaver Pond Trail - 4-13-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Major, NH

	Trails:	Boulder Loop Trail, Major-Straightback Link, Jesus Valley Beaver Pond Trail

	Date of Hike:	Wednesday, April 13, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty of parking this morning at the Mt Major lot.

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

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Bridged down low on the Boulder Loop Trail. Several easy hops up high. Numerous easy hops on the Jesus Valley Beaver Pond trail one was fairly wide.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Boulder Loop Trail needs some blazing. I cleared several small blow downs along the way.

	Dog-Related Notes:	No issues for dogs. Make sure to clean up after them.

	Bugs:	Starting to see a few here and there. Saw a butterfly today too.

	Lost and Found:	Lots of gloves at the trail head.


	Comments:	A nice quite loop on Mt Major. The trails were generally dry with some mud here and there. No ice anywhere on this route. BLT is eroded and getting worse. Seems to be spreading out more. JVBP trail was pretty wet above the Straightback Mountain Trail junction. Nice not having to deal with ice.

	Name:	Skidder

	E-Mail:	stephen.kidder@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-04-13

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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.