| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain - Middle Peak (Jackson), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Ski Trail, Black Mountain Cutoff, East Pasture Ski Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only car in small lot on Mellon Road |
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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: |
easy little rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There was one large fresh blowdown (softwood) at ~'2000, blocking entire trail. Real thicc with lots of branches. Observed several very deep, fresh woodpecker holes on the trunk just above where it snapped off. tree looked healthy otherwise |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
easy dog hike, short and lots of water. spring near hut was flowing strong |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
good short, steady climb up the ski trail to end the day redlining. Saw zero humans all day. spring near hut was flowing strong, Fin had a nice bath in it. The cutoff trail is very pleasant. Nice restricted views of Carter Notch and Baldfaces. Great trail to run down. |
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 | Name: |
Spence, Fin |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-04 |
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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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