Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 28, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Carriage Road not open, we got last (fourth) spot in "parking lot" on left before gate at 8am, cars parked down the road upon return at 2pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All good |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None, trails are in excellent shape! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Yes, especially on Whiteface, flies buzzing around our heads, bug spray definitely helped. Also, three ticks pulled off our dog and one off a hiker. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful hike to finish the Belknap 12! Trails were in great shape, very easy to follow with newly painted trees/rocks/cairns. A few muddy spots, but easy enough to go around. |
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 | Name: |
MMK |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2023-04-28 |
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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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