| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cooley Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Yellow Trail, herd path, Jericho Road Trail, Blue Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the end of Trumpet Round Rd. in Sugar Hill. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in excellent shape. Noted very recent brushing on Yellow Trail. Thanks! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Back again to finish up a bit of field work. Yellow Trail is a real delight once south of its final junction with Blue Loop. The ridge walk between Cole and Cooley has a very wild and remote character through gorgeous woods. Lots and lots of clear animal paths in the open area just north of Cooley.
From the fire tower remnants, I did a short bushwhack to the high point, initially following a pretty clear herd path. I wandered about the very flat summit but didn't see a register.
I also took a side trip down Jericho Road Trail for about 0.1 mi., then took a side path to an excellent view of Franconia Ridge rising beyond Cannon Mountain.
I returned mostly via the same route, but took Blue Loop down from the ledge outlook at the fairy garden. Lots of fall color emerging on these trails! Also, much nicer views due to the clear weather than when I was out here the other day. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-21 |
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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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