| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hayes, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mahoosuc Trail, dirt roads |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 8, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Contrary to AMC book, there is no access to the TH on Hogan Rd. There is a solid barricade (not just a gate) over 2 miles before the TH. Need to use the walkway under the old RR bridge (or walk the 2+ miles). At the end of the footbridge, take a sharp left. Soon there will be a tempting right, but stay left. 100 yards or so from the dam gate, take a right, and then take a left over the wooden bridge. AMC book is fine after that. There's a sign at the TH with an arrow and says "AT Trail" (that's for coming down). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
LOTS of blow-downs, maybe 2-3 dozen -- some step-overs, some climb-over, some crawl under, some with herd paths around. Significant chainsaw work would be needed. Several significant mud areas that could use boards; the boards there are mostly not useful. Trail blazes not too good, and blow-downs sometimes obscure where the trail is going. |
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 | Comments: |
Hayes is on the 52 WAV list. I believe this trail may have been part of the AT before the Centennial, and there are stone steps suggesting this trail was loved once. But see above for how the trail has badly deteriorated. Highly recommend the 0.15 mi side path to Mascot Pond; nice pond with great view of mountains. Another reason to take this trail is the great views about 0.3 miles before the summit. The views at the summit and at the Centennial intersection are OK, but tree-restricted. Nice 0.6 miles ridge-walk to Centennial intersection. |
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 | Name: |
MAD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-07-08 |
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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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