| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Big Ball Mountain, Black Snoot, Mt. Shaw, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Tate Mountain Trail, Banana Trail, High Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 31, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No other cars at the private 171 parking area that I saw. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The 3 stream crossings on the Mt Shaw trail were relatively easy to cross despite heavy rain yesterday. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail from Big Ball to Black Snout was overgrown in places. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
essentially none. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
1 hiking pole at start just after parking area (red). |
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 | Comments: |
A couple spots where the trail is overgrown enough that it was hard to find, notably at Big Ball to continue toward Black Snout. Spruce branches covering trail making it hard to see.
Thanks to the couple at Mt Shaw for other hike recommendations and hawk ID.
Beth |
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 | Name: |
Beth |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-31 |
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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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