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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Belknap Mountain, Gunstock Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: East Gilford Trail, Blue Trail, Saddle Trail, Overlook Trail, Round Pond Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 25, 2019
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Wood Road lot - 5 spaces- I got the last one at 9 am. There are no less than 10 NO PARKING signs on Bickford and Wood Roads. So, first come, first serve in the very small lot and really no overflow parking anywhere near this trailhead. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Easy - no wet feet 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: All trails were clear, well marked and free of blowdowns except for one or two on the Overlook Trail and a couple on Round Pond between Gunstock Nordic and Gilford East Trails.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: My dog loves these trails - no issues. 
Bugs
Bugs: Not an issue 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Lost my worries, found some peace of mind. 
 
Comments
Comments: Lots of good work/maintenance has been done on these trails, kudos and many thanks to the volunteers who work hard to maintain them. Other than an expectedly crowded Gunstock summit (opening weekend for lift service and ziplining) and a few folks having lunch at the Belknap Fire Tower, I only encountered 2 or 3 other people on the trails.  
Name
Name: pwarnick 
E-Mail
E-Mail: pwarnick@metrocast.net 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2019-05-26 
Link
Link: https:// 
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