Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Quarry Mountain, North Straightback Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Reed Trail, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Marsh Crossing Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 25, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking in the lot off Reed Road |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One Crossing on the Marsh Crossing Trail. Easy going today. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Dave Roberts Quarry Trail is a bit brushy in places as is the Reed Trail. Some significant erosion on the BRT between Straightback and Anna on a steep section next to some boulders. I have noticed this section becoming more and more eroded over the past year. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs |
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| Bugs: |
Minimal |
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| Comments: |
Trails were generally dry with some mud in the usual places on the Quarry Trail. Blueberries are all done, lots still left on the bushes but they are starting to rot. There were some nice blackberries along the road portion of the Reed Trail. |
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| Name: |
Skidder |
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| E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-25 |
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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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