| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willard, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Mt. Willard Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 12, 2023 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The roadside was completely full, but at 2:30pm, I found a spot right in front of the depot parking area. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were manageable. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of trash from hikers. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of medium-large dogs, all on leash, except one off leash. Doggie bags left near the beginning of the trail. |
|
 | Bugs: |
None, except a small swarm of little gnats, but the wind blew them away. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
I am so glad I waited to do this hike later in the day. For starters, I got a parking spot in the depot area itself. I liked that as I could use the facilities. Downside is that the depot closed before I got back to my car. Secondly, the hikers! SO.MANY.HIKERS.AND.KIDS.AND.DOGS. Thankfully, all of them were descending. I lost count after 70. Only a handful of people coming up when I was descending.
The trail itself is a lovely trail, but it's wet and definitely muddy in many areas (how those in flip flops and white tennis shoes manage this, I'll never know). But it's a gentle hike and the mushrooms were out in show. I loved that. Oh, and the drainage pipes were all on display. In winter you wouldn't see this.
The water crossings were easy, but the smaller kids needed help from the parents. One kid lost a shoe (croc), but it was recovered easily.
The summit had more trash of any mountain I've hiked thus far. Lots of toilet paper, wrappers, food crumbs, even hats (in all fairness it was blustery).
Not many people said hello in passing--only the small kids and more seasoned (read: older) hikers. :) |
|
 | Name: |
mizlgw |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-13 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
