| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kearsarge, Baker's Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Trail, Baker's Ledge spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the pull-off on Kearsarge Valley Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Three early crossings on the snowmobile road are bridged. There's a small one maybe half way in which is an easy rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a few old felled trees here and there which are not a problem. There is a gnarly new looking one perhaps a mile below the Rollins Trail junction (near a vernal pool above and off the trail). During my trek I tossed aside a few limbs and branches. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one with it's owners on my way out on the snowmobile trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
A handful throughout the day...getting ready I'm sure. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is mostly dry with some spots of mud here and there - boots will almost certainly get dirty and/or wet so just accept it and press on. There is one - and only one - area of ice hanging on maybe 8 feet in length about .75 below the Rollins Trail junction. Fortunately there are a couple of roots along with a rock popping out which help. I was pleasantly surprised that the 'rough and steep' section ascending the summit was completely dry so I did that both ways rather than taking the Rollins highway.
When I got to the summit I walked around a bit and up to the tower to enjoy the magnificent views in all directions. While up there I counted nearly 60 people scattered around the summit area which was my cue to get out. I parked myself for lunch and a quick nap descending the steeps. Other a couple with a dog walking up the snowmobile road as I was heading out I did not see a soul on the trail. Despite the crowds on top this was a fun hike to a fine peak on a stellar day.
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-17 |
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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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