| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Barlow Trail, Winslow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 18, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Winslow State Park and made a reservation as recommended on the site. The gate attendant seemed very glad about that, and there was barely enough parking as it was by 10am. I'm sure they'd find a spot for you if you had a reservation, but getting there early or later in the afternoon won't hurt. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Recent rain and snow melt created small water crossings in a few areas of both Barlow and Winslow trails. Could step over most or rock hop, but trekking poles were helpful some larger stretches. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail looks to be seeing some damage from people walking off trail, widening the trail and causing erosion. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw plenty of dogs, many well behaved but not all unfortunately. Keep them leashed once you get towards the top to protect the alpine bog! |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Some trash (wrappers), a pair of gloves, and what appeared to be a log book in a tupperware that seemed to have washed part way down the mountain. |
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 | Comments: |
Good hike! Wetter and more crowded than expected but most people were respectful of the outdoors. I would probably recommend going up Winslow and down Barlow, but no complaints doing it as I did.
Incredible views too. From several points up, down, and on top you could see all round; up to the now snow-capped Presidentials, down to Monadnock, and over into Vermont. |
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 | Name: |
Cloudy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-18 |
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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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