Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Twinway, Frost Trail, Twin Brook Trail, Franconia Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lincoln Woods about half full upon arrival at 0430. About 80% full at 1500 upon departure. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All hoppable. The bog on Franconia Brook Trail south of Hellgate Brook has overflowed. There is a massive amount of water and mud to try to avoid. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in great shape, lots of leaves covering rock steps on Twin Brook Trail so if descending watch out that you don't slip. Water/mud issue as noted above on Franconia Brook Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too many out today. Morning was in 40s keeping them at bay. Afternoon a few black flies tried me but nothing major. |
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 | Comments: |
First time hiking the Bonds. I really wanted to avoid an out-and-back, and figured this route, albeit about 4 miles longer, actually had less vertical (S. Twin vs. re-summiting Bond and Bondcliff) so I tried the loop. A stunning hike on a stunning day. They always say these have the best views in the White Mountains and I can't argue. Had all three summits to myself which was amazing (albeit passing some on the way to West Bond). Highly recommend trying this if you have no car spot. |
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 | Name: |
WishfulThinking |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2021-06-24 |
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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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