| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain (Deering), Wilson HIll, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hedgehog Mountain Road, Hedgehog Mountain Trail, Hedgehog Ridge Trail, woods road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We spotted a few cars along Sky Farm Road in Deering at the SPNHF's High Five Reservation, and then drove to SPNHF Hedgehog Mountain Forest trailhead and parking area at the end of Hedgehog Mountain Road to start the hike. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues. All trails well blazed and clear. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. No water on this traverse though. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A fantastic north to south traverse of Hedgehog Ridge, using the HRT, which opened in 2016. I'd hiked both ends of this route before, but not the whole thing.
Dry trail and good footing the whole way. No ice or snow anywhere. Excellent vistas from Hedgehog's summit, at viewpoints along the ridge, and at the beautiful grassy summit of Wilson Hill. Lots of ups and downs and bumps along the ridge make for a good workout, more than it might seem on paper. The northern half of this traverse is a mix of wooded and open terrain. The southern half passes through or adjacent to areas of logging. The trail itself stays mostly west of the ridgecrest.
A cool day, but not cold. The wind really kicked up at times later in the hike. A great day out! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://forestsociety.org/property/hedgehog-mountain-forest |
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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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