| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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West Royce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Burnt Mill Brook Trail, Royce Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Rt 113 / Evans Notch Road is closed between the north gate and Wild River Road (not indicated in the WMNF Road Status). It looks like work on a bridge. Parked in the spaces at the gate, room for about a dozen cars. Walked to the trail head. If you approach from the south on Rt 113, there are no issues getting to the trail head via car. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops, however, rocks are quite mossy and potentially slippery |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails blazed in yellow. Couple of blow downs on BMB; multi-limed tree down at 1800ft should likely be removed, 3 other step overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cooper had a wonderful time. Trails are relatively gradual and easy for doggos. Lots of flowing water on the BMB trail for quenching a pups thirst and wash paws at the end of hike. Minimal water on the Royce Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
small bugs flying around on the lower trails in afternoon. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Following my efforts this weekend to hike a couple of the delisted 52WAV, we took the drive to Maine to bag West Royce. After a lengthy road walk to the trailhead (see above), we got started. This is a great trail for solitude, since we spotted only one other person with his baby in a pack.
Now that most leaves are down on the trail, it is a little difficult to follow. Wet trail under the leaves required more caution to avoid slipping, including a short section that seemed to be following a small stream. The section of Royce trail to the summit was particularly enjoyable (fewer leaves, mossy surroundings, beautiful). The ledges offered glimpses of Evans notch, and beyond, very nice and private. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-10-22 |
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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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