Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, NH |
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| Trails: |
Fire Road, Round Pond Trail, Round Pond-Piper Link, Red Trail, Red-Orange Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 5 vehicles at East Gilford Trail lot at the end of Wood Road off Bickford Road. Possible overflow room on the side of Bickford Road near the dry hydrant. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor rock hop on Red Trail prior to reaching Round Pond Road. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. Noted recently refreshed red blazes on Round Pond South portion of Red Trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Deer flies were horrendous. I have no plans of returning until deer fly season is over. |
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| Comments: |
Trails were mostly dry and in good shape. Warm and humid, but absolutely horrible deer flies kept me moving. They let up slightly at the summits, which allowed for some blueberry picking (excellent crop at the Klem and Mack viewpoints). |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-13 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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