| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Ragged Mountain - West Peak, Spear Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ragged Mountain Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the lot on New Canada Rd. in Wilmot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of any issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail sign across from the parking area is missing. This route is marked with more of the old silver metal blazes than the standard SRKG white blazes. Two notable blowdowns: one is just after you turn off the logging road section, it's at an awkward height that makes it tough to go over or under; the other is a large walk under as you climb out of the ravine, just past the junction with Ash Trail (private). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure, but check for ticks after the logging road section. |
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 | Bugs: |
They weren't terrible, but weren't great either. The logging road stretch is very brushy and grassy. I've found one tick so far. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Oof. I hadn't been on this ridge in a while, and forgot how rugged it is. But fun (once you're off the logging roads)!! LOTS of rough ups and downs make for a good workout. I had considered continuing past the main ski area to the high point of the ridge, but it was way too humid to add on another 3 mi. round-trip.
Fairly quiet today, I only encountered six other people. Conditions are dry, dry, dry, except for one mud pit. I could see rain falling in the direction of Cardigan, but it never reached Ragged. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-21 |
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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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