| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Hersey Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Mountain Road, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I would not recommend driving the Class IV section of Carter Mountain Road with a car (there is a small pull off just before that descent) due to protruding rocks. I parked at the next pull-off because I saw a washout ahead. In hindsight, I could have made it to the old logging landing with my truck, but it was only about 1/3 of a mile. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor |
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 | Bugs: |
Awful. Black flies were vexing and picked up over half a dozen ticks. Also notorious for deer flies in-season. Probably best to wait until late summer at this point. |
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 | Comments: |
Unmarked path had some mud bogs to contend with (generally around the logging landing), but could be circumvented with care. Views not as good up top now with the leaves out.
Nice variety of flowers in bloom, including hepatica on the road walk.
Overcastish (Canadian smoke?) afternoon with temperatures hitting the low 70s and a nice breeze at times. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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