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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks East Quarry Mountain, North Straightback Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Reed Trail, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Marsh Crossing Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, August 25, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Ample parking in the lot off Reed Road 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: One Crossing on the Marsh Crossing Trail. Easy going today. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
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. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: No issues for dogs 
Bugs
Bugs: Minimal 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
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.  
Name
Name: Skidder 
E-Mail
E-Mail: stephen.kidder@yahoo.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-08-25 
Link
Link: https:// 
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