| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Parker Hill, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Monadnock Sunapee Greenway, Center Pond Road, School Road, NH 123 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 31, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on the shoulder of 123 just past Pitcher Mountain lot. Lot had 2-3 cars when we arrived and was full when we left |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several bridged and one that the bridge has broken away but still easy to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One bridge out and a blowdown a little ways south of the stream crossing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
a few mosquitos near the stream area |
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 | Comments: |
For the most part the trail was nice and clear with some slightly overgrown spots. Only area needing a little maintenance was while paralleling the brook.
We headed down the trail which is a little rocky at the beginning but soon leveled out and was dirt and pine needles. Slowly climbed up to a ridge which had lots of blueberries. Trail through here was occasionally overgrown and grassy. Descended back into the woods and eventually came to the section that goes along the stream. Here it was a little muddy but nothing horrible. Soon we climbed away from the stream and followed the trail to a relocation sign. Here we took a sharp left and headed moderately up an old woods road. This returned to a trail as it turned right and continued to slab up what we discovered was Parker Hill. The descent from here to Center Pond Road was a lot steeper than our climb up. In about .6 miles we reached Center Pond Road which is a nice wide, gravel road. The trail heads right towards the pond; we turned left, heading slightly uphill to School Road where we took a right. We soon reached Rte. 123 at an old church and statue. Here, we turned left and followed the road, continuously but gradually, uphill back to the car. About .25 miles from the car, we passed a farm with cows and even a bull! Cool hike, great temps! |
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 | Name: |
Lady B and Italian |
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 | E-Mail: |
italian10_22@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-31 |
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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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