| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Russell Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
West End Farm Trail, Swope Park Connector, Carter Hill Connector, unnamed trail, Russell Pond Trail, Blue Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I started this trek where WEFT crosses Currier Rd. in Concord. There is very limited room here to get fully off the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossed on footbridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Yes, but they need to be leashed on farm property. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not today, it was too cool. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
I pieced together enough trails in the western part of the city to create a quasi-loop route of about 6.5 mi. with some decent elevation gain. All trails were mostly dry. The worst mud was along the active farm road inside the Rossview Farm property, which was deep and rutted from heavy equipment. The cascades are currently flowing nicely in this stretch along the brook which the road follows.
On the return trip I left WEFT at the old Concord Winter Recreation Area and took an unmarked trail down to the old dam at Russell Pond. I crossed the dam with care, then took the unofficial Russell Pond Trail up to Swope Park's Blue Loop. I considered heading over Jerry Hill, but skipped it.
There were several people out today and we all kept a respectable distance. One couple looked like they were packed for the Whites, and I wondered if they might have been doing the WEFT end-to-end. Cool temps and no sun today, but a nice walk in the woods. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-01 |
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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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