| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The reports for many weeks have been that the Downes Brook crossing is impassable without submerged feet/ankles/knees. With the water levels coming down, I wanted to check it out. I made it safe and dry via rock hopping, with poles to help my balance. BUT, I had to carefully weave my way through, picking a spot way downstream on the way in and way upstream on the way out. My advice: use the logging road a little while longer. I only tried it because I wanted to climb Hedgehog afterward and not move my car. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few black flies in the parking lot: I prepped my pack wearing a headnet. But it was just breezy enough that I didn't see them for the rest of the day, other than a quick visit at a ledge in the evening. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is in great shape! LOTS of painted trillium on the lower slopes. Beautiful. |
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 | Name: |
Brad M |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-17 |
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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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