| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Shaw, Black Snout Mountain, Big Ball Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail, Banana Trail, Tate Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 9, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on Route 171 near Sodom Road is on private land; landowner allows use of the lot, but asks that people be respectful in the process. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one that was at all significant, and levels were low |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
We both pulled a tick of ourselves on the drive home |
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 | Comments: |
First hike of the year where microspikes weren't needed at all. Only one or two spots where you had to step on snow for a short distance, and that was only up on the ridge trail between Shaw and Black Snout. Very few small muddy patches, otherwise a completely dry trail. |
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 | Name: |
Bill |
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 | E-Mail: |
teschek@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-09 |
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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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