| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Rowe, Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Rowe Trail, Yellow Trail, Ridge Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Whiteface Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 18, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the only car all day at the end of the paved section for Belknap Mountain Road. School is still in session so we grabbed one of the free parking spots at Gilford Elementary School, but I would have a backup in case there is no parking left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I think there was two step over streams. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Boomer did great on this trip. I will write a warning as the evidence would indicate he contracted it during the hike, but here is the story: Saturday morning Boomer had bad diarrhea (and just had to get meds to help fight it three days later). Nothing was found in his stool and he did not do anything different on the hike. He drinks out of streams during all hikes but maybe this time there was something that is messing with his system. He is up-to-date on his vaccinations too. |
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 | Bugs: |
When the wind died, the black flies became incredibly annoying. This basically ruined Piper and Whiteface. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a sweatshirt on the ground near the Whiteface summit. |
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 | Comments: |
Great to finally finish the Belknap Range. These are a great hike to get some exercise in as you wait for the snow to melt up in the Whites.
The north peak of Piper Mountain is a true standout especially with its rock chair. |
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 | Name: |
BobTheLoveGoat |
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 | E-Mail: |
BobTheLoveGoat at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://lovegoatfilms.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-double-d-on-peaks-challenge.html |
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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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