| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Black Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 17, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the "P" parking area just a short ways in from the start of the dirt road. Space for maybe 4 cars? No one else there today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily rock-hoppable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pupster loved it - we were solo on the trail today, which is a special treat. |
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 | Bugs: |
Ayup, they are out. Not ravenous, yet. |
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 | Comments: |
It's a fast hike with some of the smoothest trail I've ever seen in the Whites (meaning far fewer rocks, roots, and scree than usual.) The initial portion of the hike is on logging roads; fortunately the trail changes to a more narrow footpath after about 1/3 to 1/2 mile. The bloom is just beginning - small purple and white flowers make the ground festive, and birches galore are beginning to leaf out. The mud is manageable, though I'd recommend boots over trail shoes just in case you sink in. It's a glorious time of year to be out - birds, flowers, and still almost pre-bug. Maybe bring some bug spray, just in case :)
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 | Name: |
Nina |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-17 |
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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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