| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I arrived at 12:10, only a few spots left. At 2:45 there were multiple spots available. I was one of the few with NH plates, leaf-peepers are out in full force throughout the region. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 blowdowns (easily stepped over) in first .2 mi on way in, 2.5 hrs later both were already cleaned up. Thanks to crew that cleaned them up so quickly! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
hmmmm, about 20 min into ascent (counter-clockwise) I encountered what I think was an australian shepard descending. He was a real cutie, as a dog lover I said hello to him and a few seconds later I heard an unseen woman above shout, "he's okay just don't make eye contact with him". As we got closer I questioned her about her comment and suggested maybe she should keep him on a leash if his behavior is unpredictable. Well that set her off. She started yelling at me telling me there was no leash law. I politely told her that regardless of leash laws, in the end she was responsible for her dog. Well she didn't like that and started on a litany of profanity at me including "you don't own the woods". I countered with "It was nice meeting you, have a nice day". Her hiking companion that I met a bit up the trail was very apologetic for her rudeness. Never encountered anything like this in all my years in the Whites. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nada |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This was my first time on this trail. Many recent trail online reports recommend going counter-clockwise. The AMC guide I have from way back recommend clockwise. I chose counter-clockwise. The ledges were mostly dry but there were many muddy/wet spots in between and I went down once on the descent due to wet, muddy boots on rock. After that I was more careful. At this point in the season, I would recommend clockwise as the muddy sections won't get any drier especially with the downed leaves.
Views from the ledges were FANTASTIC, pretty close to peak I think. |
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 | Name: |
Spatenman34 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-08 |
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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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