Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Little Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf, Goose Pond, NH |
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| Trails: |
Elwell Trail, Goose Pond Snowmobile Trail (Orange Trail), White Trail, Green Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at dusk at Elwell Trailhead across from Wellington State Park |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
minor crossings were rock-hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
large new blowdown on final ascent (!) to Big Sugarloaf near top. White Trail in very sad shape with deep water-filled ruts where ATV's have ripped it up. Very brushy white trail in places; somewhat swampy in other places. Hard to find trail in log landing. Thankfully the post indicates the way. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
why not? |
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| Bugs: |
It was dusk so the skeeters were hungry - EEEEK - kept me moving!!!!! |
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| Lost and Found: |
nothing of note |
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| Comments: |
Terrific pre-sundown hike to end the day - brought the headlamp but didn't need it - there are lots of reflectors there!!!! Nice light at end of day!!!!!! Always a very special place!!!! |
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| Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-06 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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