| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Success, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Success Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Success Pond Road was not a bad as I expected, we opted to take our newer 4-door sedan instead of the older SUV and it was fine, there were potholes and many were filled with gravel, they were mostly avoidable if you drive slowly, it was like 20 mph for 5mi (or bring the SUV/ truck) |
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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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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails were decent other than the deep and dangerous mud at the summit bog, see comments, this could be very dangerous if someone was stuck out there alone, temps are dropping and this hiker could have become hypothermic being submerged in the bog |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
minor, a few black flies, other flies |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We met several AT hikers heading for Maine, they come up the Mahoosuc Trail through the summit bog where many bog bridges are submerged in water and deep mud. I was luckily dallying at the summit, taking more pix and naming peaks even though my hands were getting cold, temps maybe in the 50's but wind chills at summit likely in the 40's. Suddenly I heard a hiker in the middle of the bog calling for help. I got to her by navigating around the worst sections, this meant having to step on vegetation that was spongy but somewhat supportive(having just visited the plane crash site I was familiar with some side stepping strategies). She couldn't budge her leg which was submerged above the knee. We worked a bit together but then I suggested taking her pack off and was able to reach the pack and drop it out on the vegetation. I couldn't pull her out, eventually she decided to reach down her own hands into the water where she could feel a board, she used that leverage to work her leg out. She was very cold and just wanted to get out, get over the summit and down below tree line, other than that she stayed calm. Hopefully something can be done for the many AT hikers that will be continuing to cross this area...not sure if they can drop some bog bridges or at least post warnings? Otherwise, this is a beautiful hike, the ledges on the Outlook were my favorite & I continue to enjoy my journey exploring NH trails & peaks. |
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 | Name: |
Harriett Polymeros |
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 | E-Mail: |
harriettpolymeros@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-16 |
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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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