| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 8, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sawyer River road closed and rumors are that it won't re-open this year. Adds 2 miles or around 45 minutes each way. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor rock hopping |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs and saw 3 of them. |
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 | Bugs: |
We were getting bitten even while moving at a brisk pace so use bug spray. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was in good shape and switch backs were well laid out. We left the truck at 6:45am and were back by 2:30pm with 1/2 hour up at the top. We were moving about 6 hours total and covered 14.68 miles including the road in both directions. A few muddy spots and slippery rocks but take your time and you'll be fine. One of the water crossings took a little patience as well but wasn't bad at all. The trail is real close to the water for a while at the beginning so it's a great time to fill up. I filled up on the way back as well as you are still at least an hour from the parking lot when the trail is near the water towards the end of your hike.
**Also Note** The tower is closed and is being worked on. Looks like they redid the decking and the old decking is there in a pile. There is a gate preventing you from going up the stairs and I wouldn't jump it since they are no railings up there and the wind can be strong and unpredictable. |
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 | Name: |
Dave F |
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 | E-Mail: |
davefortin@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-11 |
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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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