| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Mexico, Mt. Paugus, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cabin Trail, Big Rock Cave Trail, Old Paugus Trail, Lawrence Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking in lot along Rt. 113A. Room for maybe a dozen vehicles. I was first in this morning. One other car there when I left at Noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing on Big Rock Cave Trail was on stepping stones, easily done. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many stepovers along the loop, but nothing terrible. Many large blowdowns have been hand chopped in half along the route. Lots of hard work. Thanks |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some scrambles. Easier for dogs with longer legs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Really bad down low. Lather up and keep moving until you get some elevation. They weren't as bad higher up, but still there. |
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 | Comments: |
I did the loop c'clockwise. Used some trails that I haven't been on before. Pretty good workout. My GPS clocked the loop at just about 9 miles. The Big Rock Caves were interesting. Looks like a nice place to camp. Big Rock had some steep scrambles, steeper than on the Lawrence approach. Great views from the top ledge. The true summit of Paugus in about a .25 mile bushwhack from the ledges. Been there before, so I didn't feel like it today. I didn't see anyone else on the trails today. |
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-30 |
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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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