| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Signal Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 31, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Sawyer River Rd lot had 7 cars when I arrived at 6:15am. It was overflowing onto the road when I left at noon. The road itself was in great shape, although a partially busted tree is leaning out towards the road which will be a problem when it decides to let go |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in great shape. Some minor mud at the start but easy to step around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw a few pups starting up the trail when I was on my way out. Should be an easy trail for them, there’s no steep scrambles. |
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 | Bugs: |
Barely any, although I had a face full of cobwebs more than once early on. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost the all my stress from the previous week somewhere on the ridge. If you find it, please leave it there. |
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 | Comments: |
Great hike! First two miles is a breeze then it starts steadily going up. It never gets crazy steep, but it never lets up.
I got started early to beat the crowds. I didn’t see a single soul until 3/4 of the way up when one fella passed me. Right as I was cresting the summit, he was heading back down.
I had the summit and tower to myself for 10 min or so then a group of four joined me who had just finished #48 of the 4000s. Great group, very friendly. I passed a steady line of people headed up while I was in my way down.
There are no views to speak of until the outlooks on Signal Ridge about 1/2 mile before the summit. The look down into Crawford is breathtaking. The 360° view from the tower is nothing short of amazing. Beautiful day and I will definitely do this one again!
2:54 up and 2:41 down (and :30 or so on the summit)
The link to a video I edited together from the trip is posted below |
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 | Name: |
Woodman Worldwide |
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 | E-Mail: |
Woodmanworldwide5@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-09-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/Q_hv2wQU07M |
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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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