| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
White Dot Trail, Pumpelly Trail, Spellman Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 5, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is a $5 per person State Park admission charged if you use the main park headquarters or the parking lot at the old halfway house access road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only ran into one minor blowdown on the lower section of the Cascade Link trail, easily stepped over the 8" diameter tree. The lower section of the White Dot trail is wet at the start, easily avoidable by rock hopping. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Be aware that dogs are not allowed in the State Park. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies on the descent of the Spellman trail, a minor annoyance, but looks like they have finally arrived. |
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 | Comments: |
The usual weekend crowds where there, mostly on the White Dot and White Cross trails. Taking a lesser used trail will reduce some of this. Ascending via the Spellman or the Red Spot trails are good alternatives. |
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 | Name: |
W Teto |
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 | E-Mail: |
canyonhiker66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-06 |
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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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