| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Reed Road Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 18, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At a large lot for SPNHF's Quarry Mountain Forest on Reed Road in Alton. Note that the former parking space further up the road near the gate is now posted no parking (you'd have a difficult time driving to it anyway). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Shiny new footbridge just after the gate, installed recently by SPNHF volunteers. Thanks! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown at around 0.7 mi. partly blocking the trail, with a herd path around. This could present a momentary navigational pause on the descent if you're new to the trail. Some brushing is needed in various spots, especially along the skid road portion approaching the ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Mostly dry trail with a few minor wet areas and mud. Last time I did this trail was in winter, so more views were available en route. Still, a great vista from the rock staircase where the trail leaves the old road, 0.6 mi. up, looking north toward the Sandwich Range and the Ossipees as well as over to Belknap, Gunstock and Rowe. A mellow ascent from there to the ridge via numerous switchbacks. I didn't see anyone else today. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-18 |
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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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