| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4$ per person fee at the entrance shack. Kiddos were free |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big duck under on Winslow, one smaller blowdown halfway down Barlow that has herd path being established |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several. Park requires them to be on leash so left Fin at home. Dry trail would want to carry dog water when warm. Winslow is pretty rugged but no problem for hiking dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies swarmed me lower half of Winslow this morning but left the kids alone. Big bet was very helpful. Moving too quick on way down for them to bother us. |
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 | Comments: |
Another fun, easy hike with the kids. Definitely recommend counter-clockwise as Winslow is much rougher and steeper. The amount of erosion and trail creep is amazing-makes Cardigan’s West ridge trail look like new construction. terrain and woods are amazing as are the summit views. The horrific communications tower along with its ever-present thrumming noise of high voltage electricity is enough to make me happy to never hike this otherwise beautiful peak again. What a man-made atrocity-really gross:( |
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 | Name: |
Spence, Margaret, Grub |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-15 |
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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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