| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
BentonTrail, Beaver Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 30, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for about 8 cars at trailhead lot; enough room up and down road. No WMNF fee at this lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One Crossing down low on Benton - easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Benton Tr is excellent shape; only one blowdown midway - easily stepped over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Met several dogs on way down. Need to bring water since there are no streams after the first 1/4 mile. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some annoying flying insects on the way down when it got more humid. |
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 | Comments: |
First time on this trail. This is an excellent alternative to the normal routes up Moosilauke. Steady upgrade all the way to the summit - no PUDS (pointless ups & downs). Lots of tree roots which were slippery due to the Friday rain and humidity on Saturday. No views on the summit due to blowing fog. Winds were around 25-30 mph (so no bugs on the summit). Sun finally came out back at the trailhead. |
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 | Name: |
Eastman Hiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
fafskis@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-07-31 |
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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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