Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Doublehead, North Doublehead, NH |
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| Trails: |
New Path, Old Path, Doublehead Ski Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nice lot off Dundee Road. Must walk uphill (south) on Dundee Road to access New Path trailhead. |
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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: |
No obstructions. Some of the steep sections of the New Path could benefit from rock steps or water bars to prevent erosion. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Doublehead is a good choice for an AM hike when showers and thunderstorms are forecast in the PM. It was dry during the hike with billowing clouds. On the way home I ran in to stretches of wet road. I decided to ascend via the New Path after having descended on this trail last year. The New Path steepness is similar to that of the Hancock Loop Trail from Loop Junction to North Hancock. Old Path and the Doublehead Ski Trail is a nicer descent route.
Nice views at various outlooks on or near both summits.
Many hikers out today including two from Jackson NH and two from VA and many places in between. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-09-04 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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