| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Scar Ridge - West Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, herd path, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 15, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Loon Mt lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none of significance |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
NA |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
mosquitoes present |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Ascending the ski trails to the far left, Broadway/Lower and Upper Walking Boss, I was treated to great views back into the Pemi, abundant wildflowers, AND patches of sweet wild strawberries. Don't be deterred by the brush pile obscuring the start of the herd path to Black Mt. Leaving the path I was pleased to find relatively easy travel until a thicker band just below the open summit plateau. This was my first visit to the 'new' summit and my concerns regarding the potential difficulty finding the high point amidst flat terrain and thick woods were unfounded- the canister is flaming orange, 7 feet off the ground, visible from 20 miles. On the descent I followed the herd path over toward Black Mt and down the bootleg ski trail/glade, which was slightly less steep than the ascent route.
I am working on a grid of the lower 52 NEHH, please email me if you would like to join me on hikes to any of these peaks.
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 | Name: |
mark rolerson |
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 | E-Mail: |
mark451@gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-07-15 |
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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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