| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Klem, Mt. Mack, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Gilford Trail, Gilford Fire Road, Round Pond Trail, Round Pond-Piper Link, Klem-Mack Loop, Klem Spur, Round Pond-Mt. Mack Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
East Gilford trailhead in the lot off Woods Road. Right after you leave the driveway the road is bumpy and rutted out but low clearance vehicles had no problem. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a handful and some required an easy rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails were in good shape thanks to the BRATTs. The blazes were good and easy to follow for the most part. |
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 | Comments: |
I saw Liam Cooney's trail report, but decided to offer my perspective. It's weird because I don't think I passed him and he did the same hike as me. The only variation was that I took Round Pond-Mount Mack Trail down from Mack instead of Mack Ridge Trail. I only saw one person in the parking lot just as I arrived, and then two different couples in the lot as I returned. Otherwise I didn't see a single soul on my entire hike. Like Liam said though, the day was not as sunny and warm as forecasted...at least in the morning and first half of the day. Also, coming down from Mack to Round Pond was crazy, with many parts of the ground simply sinking under your weight. Overall, classic April spring conditions for the trails. Mostly wet and muddy but I had a blast. I loved this hike and enjoy the splendor of Round Pond tucked away in the mountains, a true gem. No traction needed at all, may just some good boots. |
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 | Name: |
Matthew Kuncik |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-26 |
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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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