| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Gilford Trail, Fire Road, Round Pond Trail, Round Pond-Piper Link, Mack-Klem Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 5 vehicles at the hiker lot off Bickford/Wood Road. No room for overflow (heavily posted). Have a plan B. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One minor stepover on Round Pond Trail between the logging landing and the BRT. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were awful throughout, even when moving. Found one tick thus far. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Loop was mostly dry, with the exception of the orange trail from the pond toward Mack, which had a large mud pit in the usual place. Logging is reportedly done. Lots like most recent cuts were on the slope of Belknap, perhaps near the Boulder Trail.
First time using the new hiker lot. The East Gilford Trail from there to the former Fire Road gate is about a quarter of a mile long.
Hazy, hot afternoon with temperatures touching 90. Round Pond was nice, as a breeze blew some cooler air off the water. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-31 |
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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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