| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carr Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Three Ponds Trail, Carr Mountain Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the Three Ponds trailhead on Stinson Lake Rd. in Rumney. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing of Sucker Brook was still slightly high where the trail intersects. I went downstream a few yds. where there are more rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several minor blowdowns scattered all along this route. The upper 1.5 mi. of the trail is severely eroded in places with numerous worn bypasses at various points. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None. It stayed fairly cool here today. |
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 | Comments: |
Another visit to Carr to check this eastern approach -- feel like I've been to this peak a lot in recent years. :)
The short portion of TPT I was on was dry to damp with a few minor muddy spots.
Blazing is present on CMT but could be more frequent. This trail also has several wet areas / mud pits that could benefit from stepping stones.
CMT started out dry to damp but became increasingly wetter with elevation. The upper eroded section has lots of water, both standing and running, with copious amounts of mud. Rocks and mud were slippery and I took two small tumbles. Lower elevations are lined with trout lily and trillium.
On the way down I did a short bushwhack to see if anything marked the point where the towns of Warren, Wentworth, Rumney, and Ellsworth meet, but I couldn't find anything.
Intermittent light rain showers started at the chilly summit and accompanied me during the descent. I only saw one other person -- probably one of the most unprepared hikers I've ever seen. Hope they got down ok. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-12 |
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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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