| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 14, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good size lot was overflowing when I returned soon after noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is good condition. Recent clipping of evergreen boughs and a tree cut just south of the summit. One tree across the trail north of Hedgehog Mountain (about 4" diameter softwood). Probably fell after trail maintainer performed work.
One other hiker noted the signs did not specifically name Hedgehog Mountain but rather just read "summit" so a hiker unfamiliar with the trail may wonder if the path lead to Hedgehog Mountain. Some eroded section of trail that has been the case for quite some time (causes no problem for hikers). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. Many out today. Not much water. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too bad. No nearby brooks on this route may be the factor limiting the population of black flies. |
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 | Comments: |
Ledges were dry in the AM today. Some of these ledges may be tricky if wet. Nice views from the summit, Allen's Ledge, and South Ledges. Painted Trillium, shadbush, and hobblebush flowers are in bloom.
Many hikers enjoying the day. Hopefully none got caught in thunderstorms. The cumulus clouds were billowing and filling in the sky when I completed the hike. Heard a half dozen rumbles of thunder to the northeast and drove into torrential rain in Albany on the Kancamagus Highway. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-14 |
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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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