Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Chocorua, Bald Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Mail Road, Skull Cairn Trail, Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail, bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot off Scott Road with room for a few more vehicles roadside. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some advanced, unmitigated erosion on the Hammond Trail a little east of the Liberty Trail junction. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were ruthless at the bottom of the Hammond Trail in the afternoon. |
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| Comments: |
Old Mail Road was generally dry. Skull Cairn Trail was fairly easy to follow if one has the ability to follow herd paths. Officially abandoned, but judging by prints, clipping, etc., still actively used, presumably by locals. Crevasse scramble was fun. Swamp near the top was mostly dry. Scramble not too far above that was wet, so a little tricky.
Liberty Trail had some wet ledge, but otherwise was dry. Windy conditions on the summit, so only a few dozen people hunkered down.
Hammond Trail was generally dry. Followed a herd path out to the Bald Mountain ledge. Lots of blueberries on Hammond and on Bald. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-06 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mountchocorua-2017-0806.php |
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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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