Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Turtleback Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Turtleback Mountain Trail, Turtleback Mountain Summit Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 6, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room to park in the hiker lot atop Ossipee Park Road, however at 11 AM traffic was backed up a quarter of a mile due to an antique car show on the grounds. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. See note in comments below about partial Shannon Brook Trail closure. |
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| Bugs: |
Some mosquitoes when stopped, otherwise minimal. |
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| Comments: |
Trails were mostly dry this morning with some minor mud. Some tall grass to deal with on the summit spur. Blueberries not yet ripe. Wildflowers still in bloom. Hot, hazy morning.
Also of note, the top of the Shannon Brook Trail is now closed with wire fencing blocking it off, due to erosion. Signs suggest hikers can use the connector to the Turtleback Mountain Trail (prior to the last uphill of the Shannon Brook Trail). |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-07-06 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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