| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain - Middle Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Pasture Ski Trail, Black Mountain Summit Spur, Black Mountain Ski Trail, Black Mountain Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 24, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the end of Black Mountain Road in Jackson. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everywhere except the road portions of EPST needs brushing. It's clear these trails are lesser-used. Several blowdowns along BMST between the cabin and summit. I looked down BMST from the cabin and it's pretty brushy. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure, but watch for ticks as a lot of this route is grassy. |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty of mosquitoes and black flies to last a lifetime. I also found two ticks on me during the drive home. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A counter-clockwise loop up and over the more remote side of the mountain. Trails are mainly dry except for several wet and muddy areas on the EPST after it leaves the Class VI extension of Black Mountain Road (this turn could also use some markings or a sign).
The views are the same as they have been for years - not very open, but still peeks through the trees. South Baldface was looking rally good today. The best view IMO is from the east pasture itself, which provides a great look over to the Doubleheads. The cows were in the pasture today and were curious about me.
I saw no one else on this loop, but appropriately enough, a LARGE bear crossed the road in front of me as I was heading home via Bear Notch Road. Cool. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-24 |
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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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