| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lethe, Middle Carter, South Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of open spots at the Nineteen Mile Brook trailhead at 8:00AM. Upon return there were cars parked aside route 16. |
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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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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings on the Carter Dome Trail required care but weren't too difficult as there were many rocks to step on. The water was flowing vigorously. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were eroded areas on the North Cater Trail where the path was in a trench. The Carter Dome Trail not too far downhill from Zeta Pass had a small eroded spot.
The Carter-Moriah Trail on the south slope of South Carter has one sizeable blowdown with a well-worn walk around path. One tree across the Carter-Moriah Trail south of South Carter is about 5 feet above the surface. One hiker bumped their head on this tree.
There is a tree fall about 4 feet off the ground on the Carter Dome Trail.
Many trees across the trails at 6 feet or higher above ground that present no problem at this time but may be a challenge with a snowpack. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
A small swarm of flying insects low down on the Carter Dome Trail. Not bothersome. |
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 | Comments: |
There was standing water, mud, and running water on the trails. There were also stretches of nice dry surfaces. The leaves at lower elevations on the Imp Trail masked underlying water, mud, loose rocks, and roots.
The water levels on the Nineteen Mile Brook Trail were near the top of the dam. In the past, I have seen the water flow over this dam in the highest water levels. So, although the water levels were high today it can be higher.
Fall foliage is mainly brown or yellow with many bare trees.
There were nice views of the Presidential Range (Mt Washington & the northern peaks), The Kilkenny Range, and Wild River valley. The best views were from open ledges on the Carter ridge.
Lots of hikers out today. Most from ME, NH, and MA. Met one hiker from Portland ME who I just met a week and a half ago.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.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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