| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Dome Rock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Maple Walk, Sylvan Way, Fallsway, Inlook, Kelton Trail, Howker Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 13, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Appalachia |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the crossings near the waterfalls would have meant wet feet, but I did easily cross Snyder Brook to get on the Inlook trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple a nasty blowdowns on the Kelton Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any |
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies near the waterfalls but there was too much wind most of the time |
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 | Comments: |
This was a spur of the moment hike after hitting up Mt Hayes. I originally planned on just checking out a couple waterfalls, but I wanted more views, so the trip was extended. I checked out Gordon, Upper and Lower Salroc, Tama, and Coosauk falls. They were all at a perfect flow, from the melting snow. The Inlook trail means business, and doesn't waste any time climbing to the view points. Great views along the way of the northern Presis. The wind was really funneling up the valley, (40 mph according to the kestrel), so I couldn't relax at any of the vistas. The view from Dome Rock is limited, but it was good to get out of the wind. The Kelton trail is as steep as I remembered, but not quite as steep as Inlook. There is a nice view towards the Mahoosuc range from an outlook. It was neat to look towards Mt Hayes. There were a couple nasty blowdowns that required a short detour. After Kelton, I followed Howker Ridge for a short while and then stopped at Coosauk Falls (though to get a good view unless you climb down the bank of the stream. Then I took Sylvan Way back to the Fallsway at Gordon Falls. I always see moose tracks on that section of Sylvan, and yesterday was no exception. Since the crossing would have been too sketchy, I followed the fallsway down to the Presidential Rail trail, made a left and did the short walk back to Appalachia. |
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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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