| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stonehouse Forest (Barrington), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Madison Trail, Bog Trail, Madison Trail East, Marison Trail West |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A small sign in the parking lot said the lot was closed and a sign also said that the trail was closed but we figured this was just for snowmobiles. Another car was parked there as well. I will note that the lot wasn’t plowed a few weeks back though. There’s room for maybe a half dozen cars here. A bit of mud in the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Trivial |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Marison Trail is marked with red SELT circles with white arrows (this is true of its east and west branches as well) and Bog Trail is marked with dark green SELT circles with white arrows. Markings seemed adequate and as these trails follow old roads, they are generally trivial to follow, however, with recent logging and debris in the trails, there are some spots where the trail is not obvious. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen but these seem like good trails for them. Watch out for mud though! |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Welcome to mud season! Marison Trail between its start and Bog Trail had some very muddy spots. Mid cut waterproof boots are recommended. Gaiters aren’t necessary unless you want to keep your pants clean. There’s some PITA snow too that’s soft and awkward to walk on but it’s never deep or icy so no need for snowshoes or spikes. We hiked the lollipop loop clockwise, doing OABs on the east and west sections of Marison Trail. While you can see the marshes/ponds through the trees, there’s not really any great viewpoint of them nor any other views so the most interesting part of this hike were the old stone steps, warming huts, foundations, and cellar. I also did the short OAB to a stream south of Round Pond shown on Gaia but not needed for redlining. Nice to hike with mom again :) Gaia had us at 3.5-4mi, 275ft of gain, and just under 2hrs. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-25 |
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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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