| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Carter Ledge, Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Ledge Trail, Middle Sister Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 23, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at White Ledge Campground, only 4 spaces for hikers at the picnic area, not sure where you would park otherwise, although we saw 3 cars in the entrance road by the dumpster. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Numerous water crossing on the Carter Ledge and Middles Sister down low, none to worry about, all crossable on rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duck under on the Middle Sister Trail between Carter Ledge and Middle Sister. Lots of blazing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 2 on Middle Sister, not sure if they went down Carter Ledge Trail, it would have tricky going down. Lots of slabs |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes and black flies were ferocious when no wind to blow them away, i.e. down low in the woods. |
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 | Comments: |
Very efficient redlining trip. This is my third try at these trails since I didn't want to go up Carter Ledge unless it was dry. Carter Ledge Trail did not disappoint, very steep and many slabs, many sections to climb with hands, put poles away. Great views of Chocorua all the way up, which was good since we stopped to catch our breathe a few times. Nice easy climb to Middle Sister, new weather station since the last time we were there. Saw all of 7 people today on the Middle Sister Trail from Carter Ledge to Middle Sister. Middle Sister Trail was a nice easy walk down a little longer but better on the knees. Great bluebird day, 70's with a nice breeze above treeline. 6.8 miles of new trails with about 8-1/2 miles of hiking. |
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 | Name: |
Fred |
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 | E-Mail: |
fredwijnenriems@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-23 |
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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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