| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Quarry Mountain, North Straightback Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Reed Trail, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Straightback-Anna Link, Marsh Crossing Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 9, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking area on Reed Road in Alton for the newly opened Quarry Mountain Forest. Unknown at this time if it will be maintained for winter use. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing on Marsh Crossing Trail looked to be a bit tricky so we went upstream a bit to an easier spot |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Marsh Crossing Trail was a bit brushy in spots and the beavers have taken back the trail a bit. Some chewed trees laying in the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
no issues for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
A nice 5.4 mile loop in the Belknaps today. Trails were snow covered with about 3 inches of fresh powder. Some ice here and there but nothing to be concerned about. The Reed Trail is a nice newly added trail to the Belknap Range. It winds its way up to the Quarry Ridge from Reed Road following closely to old logging roads and skid roads. Looks like this area could offer some great back country skiing in a good snow winter. Nice quiet day on the trails and only ran into one other person, nice meeting you Ken. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-09 |
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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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