Owl's Head - Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path, herd path - 8-12-2023

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Owl's Head, NH

	Trails:	Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path, herd path

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, August 12, 2023

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lincoln woods had maybe 6 spaces at 6am, at 2pm maybe 2-3 spaces and cars lined the Kancamagus down past the Hancock campground on both sides.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Three were challenging, ended up with wet feet, but not a safety issue

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Big tree down over trail up on flat summit part of trail, but plenty of here path options to get around.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw 5 all well behaved head up the slide with no issues.

	Bugs:	None at all.

	Lost and Found:	Sock found by another hiker, he took it to find the owner.


	Comments:	USGS showed 600 ft^3/s at 4:30 am in East branch of pemi. There were three water crossings of note. First was the smallest, but not an easy rock hop, I found a log up stream that worked. Second was almost rock hop-able, but rocks are all wet and slippery. I tried, but ended up with wet feet. The third was most challenging, but with wet feet I waded thru. Was knee deep, but only a few steps and decent footing on the bottom. Did not feel unsafe. Trail was sloppy in places, lots of running water. The slide had some running water but not that bad. Came down Brutus, which trades steep rocks and scree, for not quite as steep dirt and roots. It was softer, and easier going down on the knees. Not much mud at all on Brutus, maybe it was all washed away. But watch those roots, they are slippery, and everywhere.

	Name:	Geoff

	E-Mail:	Geoffreykaiser@gmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2023-08-12

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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.