Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Sugarloaf, Goose Pond, NH |
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| Trails: |
Goose Pond Snowmobile Trail (Orange Trail), Pond Loop Trail, Elwell Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 20, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Elwell Trail trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape. Some very minor brushing needed on Goose Pond Loop on western side of pond. |
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| Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were out in force in some sections. Black flies were annoying, as well, but seem to have calmed down a bit from a week or two weeks ago. |
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| Comments: |
One of our favorite afternoon walks at this time of year -- few, if any, people on the trails; plenty of wildflowers; beavers active at Goose Pond; new greenery on hardwoods; temperatures perfect. Bugs are the only issue, and they can be dealt with. |
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| Name: |
Pancks and Tesco Heaney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-21 |
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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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