| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Davis, Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Davis Path, Davis Spur, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
10 cars in the morning and evening at Davis Path trailhead. Plenty of spaces available. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple of rock hoppable crossings early |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies down low but not much else. Brought bug spray but didn't use it. |
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 | Comments: |
Finally got around to taking Davis Path to Isolation and it didn't disappoint. The first two miles are a solid climb on very well maintained trails with lots of great rock/step work. After that it's a mix of mud pits, pine needle padded trails and rock outcroppings. Overall the entire trail from the trailhead to Isolation is in very good shape, but be prepared to get your feet muddy.
The trade off for the mud is a near complete lack of people! Only saw two folks in the nine plus miles up to Isolation and had the joy of Mt Davis summit all to my self. The way back down was a bit busier, but still only a dozen or so people over that time.
A great historic path worth traveling on at least once! |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/chadwik66/ |
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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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