| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bald Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Ledge Trail, Red Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked where I usually do, at the start of the Class VI portion of Sky Pond Rd., off to the side. When I returned, another vehicle was blocking the road. :/ Best parking is at the adjacent boat launch. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I could have sworn the one brook crossing required hopping in the past, but it looks like it's been rebuilt for logging trucks to pass over (I'm assuming). |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found an orange jacket tied to tree at the ledge on Red Trail. Carried it out. |
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 | Comments: |
I hadn't been here in a while, and decided to stop by while on my way home from an appointment in Plymouth. Lots of logging has taken place along the route, but none of it has impacted the trail.
In short, the logging road portions were wet, muddy, and had old snow and ice on them. Traction wasn't really needed. The footpaths were mostly bare, as was the ledge.
From the ledge, I followed the Red Trail (where does this trail go?) about 0.5 mi. down to a very cool narrow gorge and area of cascades. That's as far as I went and retraced my steps back to the car. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-23 |
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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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