| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unnamed trails, Ridge Trail, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
New lot off Belknap Mountain Road (just north of Hoyt Road junction) has been partially washed out. The steamrolled crushed rock couldn't hold up to the steep grade without drainage. I was able to get in very slowly with high clearance, but I don't think a car could make it. No nearby overflow parking. |
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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: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Comments: |
Did the loop of the new trails on the west side of the mountain in a counterclockwise fashion. Trails still do not have any signs or names, but now have plastic blazes throughout. Blue is the southern and more direct approach, going alongside the quarry/mine. Including a portion of the Ridge Trail, I measured it at 1.25 miles to the summit. The yellow trail is a bit longer and comes into the Ridge Trail near a ski trail viewpoint. Noted that trail mowing is in progress at the ski area.
Nice mostly sunny afternoon with temperatures in the mid-70s, a nice breeze, and much less humidity. Good views from the expansive vista below the blue-yellow split. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-08-31 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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