| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Quarry Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Reed Trail, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 22, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot on Reed Road (no issue accessing for most vehicles) about a quarter of a mile before the gate. Tiny lot at the gate as well. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Grass/weeds are encroaching, making it a tick magnet in places. No blowdowns on Reed Trail. Quarry Trail has a large blowdown leaning on the summit cairn of East Quarry. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Deer flies were vexing, as were the ticks. A few mosquitoes too. |
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 | Comments: |
New Reed Trail is initially not signed or marked (except for a SPNF gate). Basically stick with the main logging road until you get to the stone staircase at the end of a large logging landing. Thereafter, the trail is blazed in blue.
The Reed Trail has easy grades and decent footing as it weaves its way through skid and logging roads. A few muddy areas. Quite a few views along the way due to the somewhat recent logging. The trail ends at the Quarry Trail in the col just west of East Quarry, just east of Middle Quarry. Just over a mile from the gate to the Quarry Trail, then less than a tenth of a mile to the summit of East Quarry. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-23 |
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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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