| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, Gorge Brook Slide Trail, Carriage Road, Hurricane Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 26, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on Ravine Lodge Road - lots of vehicles mid afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
On open trails, bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few deadfall blowdowns on Carriage Road between Hurricane and Snapper trails. Short section of Gorge Brook Trail (between bridges) appears to have partially washed out in the recent storm, leaving a narrow footbed. Irene could finish off that section. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Abandoned trail may not be a good route for most dogs due to loose rock. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A single gaitor hanging in a tree along the parking portion of Ravine Lodge Road. |
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 | Comments: |
Gorge Brook was generally dry and in good shape.
Abandoned Gorge Brook Slide Trail took a little bushwhacking to locate. Some wet slabs on the lower portion of it. Had to manuever around the slide a bit (above slabs, it was similar to the Owl's Head slide - somewhat loose, with growth starting to overtake it in places). At top of slide, path to Carriage Road easy to follow and sneaks onto Carriage Road as a waterbar.
Carriage Road was generally dry with a few short muddy areas, as well as a short area of running water between water bars. Would not recommend this route in wet, slippery, or icy conditions.
Hurricane Trail from Carriage Road to Gorge Brook had a generally good footbed and signs of recent work (bog bridges, waterbars, erosion control, rock stairway). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtmoosilauke-2011-0826.php |
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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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