Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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| Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 15, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got one of the last spots in the main parking area around 9:00 AM. A few minutes after that, cars started parking roadside along the Kanc. If you want a spot in the actual lot, come as early as you can. |
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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: |
All rock hopped |
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| Bugs: |
Horrible. Not bad on the summit because of the breeze, but from the trailhead to just above tree line, they were awful. Doused myself in bug spray multiple times and they still wouldn't stay away. Either I'm not using the right spray or they've developed a tolerance to the stuff. |
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| Comments: |
The trail below tree line was a mix of dry and wet ground, with some gnarly mud and standing water between the Middle Sister Trail junction and tree line. Above the trees, it was pretty much dry to the summit. USFS Trailhead Stewards were set up at the Champney Falls trailhead, which was good because there were a lot of people hiking Chocorua from there, and it's a given that at least some of them needed info/guidance from them. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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