| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 13, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
10 cars at 10:30am (1/2 empty), only mine left at dusk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
This is the one trail from this TH that doesn't require a Downes Brook crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Thankfully, I found that some rugged individual had already taken out that 'messy'/'complicated' blowdown on the West side. A LOT of work there. Whoever you are, you effing rock!! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would still bring extra water, as there are sections that are dry and you'll want to stop at viewpoints after hiking these parts. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad, occasional deer fly, occasional mosquito. No ticks. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found about 50 ripe blueberries.
It. Begins. AGAAAAAAIIIIIIINNNNNN!!! |
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 | Comments: |
Went up the West side first, and was tickled to get out of any trail work today. It was muggy for hiking, but quite pleasant for sitting at the many awesome viewpoints.
Enjoyed talking with Bob on the summit. Such a pleasure to actually get away with a little free expression in America, without having our packs set ablaze! And thanks for leaving that cigar on my car! I had been craving a smoke for months now, and Macanudo is my favorite.
The trail was easy to follow, very well maintained, with mostly good footing. A couple very small sections of running water on the trail, including a spring between the summit and the East ledges. The spring gurgled and slowly trickled water into my Sawyer filter bag, but it was worth the wait, enabling more quality time on the East ledges, without getting dehydrated.
I had hiked Hedgehog a couple times, but couldn't remember the dates for peakbagging the 52WAV. Just doing it again was definitely the right solution to that little dilemma, well worth a revisit, and I can't wait to see it in winter. |
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 | Name: |
Steve Marion |
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 | E-Mail: |
swampfoxsteve@gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-14 |
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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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