| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Carrigain, Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer Pond Trail (attempt), road walk, Rob Brook Road, Birch Hill Trail, Sawyer Pond Trail, Sawyer River Road, FR 85, Signal Ridge Trail, herd path, Desolation Trail, Carrigain Notch Trail, Shoal Pond Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Avalon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Attempted Sawyer River Trail crossing from 112 and water levels appeared to be over my head in spots.Signal Ridge crossings
on herdpaths elevated but no issue. Stillwater crossing was wading and watershoes just below the knees. Crossings on Shoal Pond Trail all a bit elevated but rock hoppable and or crossable with fallen trees |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Sawyer River Trail looks to be in great shape with a few large crawl overs,Shoal Pond Trail had several blowdowns and needs a brushing. A-Z trail has got some large blowdowns to contend with |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Spotted a mother bear and two large well fed cubs as well as a fourth bear crossed my path on Rob Brook Road |
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 | Bugs: |
Ticks are thick and bugs were hungry on tues |
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 | Lost and Found: |
packed out a scrungee,and a pink candy cane from A-Z |
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 | Comments: |
A two day report starting with a failed crossing of the swift river. Opted for a road walk eventually ending up on Rob Brook Road and taking an unsigned birch hill trail which seems like a ski or snow mo trail. connected to Sawyer Pond Trail and road taking old fr85 which is quite overgrown but still has a decent path to follow with the exception of several blowdowns. Barebooted to Mt Carrigain with some monorail
and a couple icy spots near the top. Highly recommend micros descending Desolation as there was still significant frozen water flow. Carrigain notch trail was just astounding as always. Shoal Pond Trail was quite wet and lives up to its soggy reputation.the multiple broken bog bridges add to the excitement. Barebooted until Mt Willey were it was an on and off relationship with the micros with several sections of narrow semi supportive monorail. it was nice chatting with the couple on Shoal Pond Trail as well the couple on Ethan Pond Trail. Overall this was a new and interesting backpacking route off the trails less traveled |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-19 |
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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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