| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hayes, Mascot Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mahoosuc Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 13, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked along Rt 16 at the Mahoosuc trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple of easy, likely seasonal crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing major for blowdowns, except for one awkward tree where I had to duck. The middle portion of the trail was very wet and eroded....lots of mud and water. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I met a couple of very friendly pooches. |
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 | Bugs: |
When the wind died down, they were in your face. I also picked up one tick down low. |
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 | Comments: |
Finally getting around to finishing off my 52 with a view. Hayes was number 51. The first 1.2 miles of the Mahoosuc trail was sort of ho hum since you have to zig zag through hydroelectric dam land. Also, when crossing the trestle, watch your head! Once I got on the main trail past Hogan rd, it climbed moderately until the side path to Mascot Pond. From there, it was a stiff climb most of the rest of the way, with a few mellow spots. Lots of mud and standing water about halfway up. The black flies were also collecting in this location. Views from the ledges were spectacular, though there was a hint of canada wildfire haze, which got thicker during the afternoon. For tracing sake, I hiked over to the junction with the Centennial trail, and then headed back for another extended break at the ledge. About a half hour later, I picked my way down the trail, and then took a short side path to the ledge above the mine old next to Mascot pond. Great views from the ledge, but that is where I picked up a tick. I also made the side trip to Mascot Pond. That was a nice place, and the breeze kept away the flies. Looking forward to finishing my 52's on Shelburne Moriah at some point this year! |
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 | Name: |
Phil |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-14 |
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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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