Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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| Trails: |
Hinkley Trail, Harling Trail, Cascade Trail, White Dot Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 4, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We in a small lot just before the Hinkely Trail. Fits 4 cars. No fee. On Poole Rd. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Due to the dryness this time of year even the small brook along the Hinkley was dry. The small standing water was nasty looking. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were very nice. Met a couple caring for the Hinkley Trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Not allowed in State Park. |
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| Bugs: |
Deer flies loved us....once out of the trees we were free of bugs! |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
The best routes to the summit are those less traveled. We started late and needed to be back home by 6PM which caused us to catch the White Dot trail quickest way up. The trails less traveled are great, not a lot if any other human, as we had on the Hinkely, Harling and Cascade. We passed and were passed by many ill prepared hikers on the White dot. That's 1 small water bottle and a family of 4! Flat street sneakers, flip flops, even those with no water, and it goes on.
The views were fantastic. A young lady with her family hiked up with a 3 x 5 American flag in her pack on a pole to fly for the fourth. Awesome!
We watched one man slide down a rock face on his backside because of his loafers! Yes loafers, no traction but his feet sure looked good. Other instances where we just rolled our eyes.
Great hike all in all. |
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| Name: |
Carol |
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| E-Mail: |
Modestraveler@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-05 |
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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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