| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shoal Pond, Ethan Pond, Kedron Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kedron Flume Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Westside Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of spots at Willey House |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues though some were high |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few stepovers and duck unders, some requiring removing the pack or lifting the dog. Many of the bog bridges need replacement. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Mine had a great time. Lots of water on the trail. Note that some of the bog bridges are broken in half, resulting in a potential pinch/clobbering hazard for nearby pups. |
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 | Bugs: |
One bite :( |
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 | Comments: |
Double pond trip!
No issues on the Kedron Flume Tr, with easy grades and then some short steep sections above the waterfall crossing. No snow or ice.
Much more snow on the Ethan Pond trail than expected - it was a series of 1-2 foot tall unstable monorails, alternating with mud/running water from the Willey Tr intersection to Shoal Pond intersection. ~5 blowdowns, some requiring pack removal. Slow going.
West side Tr doesn’t seem to get much use, but it was well blazed. No snow.
Shoutout to the thru hiker at Ethan Pond Shelter! Good luck in the Presis and beyond! |
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 | Name: |
DB & BS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-10 |
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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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