| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Shaw, Black Snoot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cold Spring Road, Cold Spring Trail, Faraway Mountain Connector, Faraway Mountain Trail, Oak Ridge Cutoff, High Ridge Trail, Black Snout Trail, Black Snout Summit Trail, Turtleback Mountain Trail, Connector, Shannon Brook Trail, Brook Walk, Shannon Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 29, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the hikers' lot at the Upper Trailhead kiosk just below Shannon Pond. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Grass is growing up in most of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Arlo romped. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes down low and still some black flies on the summit. |
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 | Comments: |
With rain forecast in the Whites, Anne L. and I opted for another fine hike in the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area. In contrast to the more direct route of Mt. Shaw, Banana, and Tate Trails, the longish loop was well signed and easy to follow with good footing. Excellent looks north at Mt. Shaw and a nice view of Winnipesuakee and the Belknaps at Black Snout. Both peaks are on the Ossipee-10 and LRCT lists, and Shaw shows rightfully on 52wav. Be sure to check out the spectacular water falls and cascades on the Brook Walk if you plan a hike in the LRCT. |
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 | Name: |
John C. |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcarter@holycross.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-30 |
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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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