| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jackson Hill (Stoddard), NH |
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 | Trails: |
King Street, Barney Brook Trail, Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the maintained end of King St. in Washington. High-clearance vehicles can go 0.2 mi. further to the start of Barney Brook Trail. Watch for a few drainage dips on King St. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The MSGTC volunteers have been busy. A short bit of Barney Brook Trail has been relocated to drier ground, a few new water bars have been dug, and one spot is flagged for a rock steps project. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
Barney Brook Trail is always a joy to hike and today was no exception. It was surprisingly dry with very little mud. The easy grades and generally smooth footing make this a quick ascent.
Around the halfway point, just before the old cellar hole, a new sign marking the town/county line has been put up. From the info on the back, it looks like this was done last year. I'm curious about the location though, as the town/county line is still a bit south of this point according to the USGS topo.
The summit shrubs are loaded with blueberries and I snacked for a bit. View were beautiful and it is about time we had some cool, dry air! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-30 |
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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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