| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Muddiest part of the whole experience was the half-underwater parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams weren't as bad as I'd expected given that it's prime mud season for Mt. Smarts. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some fallen trees and misc. debris but nothing too substantial. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Until the high point on Lambert Ridge the trail was bare and, surprisingly, mostly dry. Encountered tiny patches of snow in the Col between Lambert Ridge and Smarts proper. Only at the very summit, within a stones-throw of the fire tower, was there significant snow on the trail - and even then, only in shaded areas. Absolutely perfect weather, including full sun and very light wind. No flies or ticks. Sunset and great lighting when descending Lambert Ridge. Incredible views, with the Spring buds and evening light coloring the landscape with echoes of Autumn.(But note that I did NOT attempt the notoriously wet & muddy Ranger's Trail. Report is for main branch of AT only.) |
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 | Name: |
Brandon Kier |
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 | E-Mail: |
apathyfanatic@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-26 |
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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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