| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Kedron Flume, Ripley Falls, Frankenstein Cliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Westside, Kedron Flume Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Ripley-Arethusa, Frankenstein Cliff Trail, Falcon Cliff Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 17, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Carspotted from Arethusa TH to Ethan Pond TH
Arethusa: WMNF pass
Ethan: State Park ($5 fee, or SP plates) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only notable crossing was the base of Ripley. Did it dry, would not have had such luck with any more water.
Kedron Flume crossing was quick & easy! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Westside: Lots of brush everywhere, small blowdowns,some very large trees for the forest service to take care of as well.
Arethusa-Ripley: Could use a brushing up top
Frankenstein Cliff: So so eroded. Upper plateau part had a couple of blowdowns, small and large. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost my chacos somewhere today. I'd guess Westside. Black, size 7. |
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 | Comments: |
Super cool loop with a lot of variety that never goes over 2400 feet. Our overall gain was rather significant, but this route would probably be great on a day where upper summits are crazy windy. I'm not sure which was steeper between Kedron Flume and Frankenstein Cliff Tr, so pick your poison with ascents and descents there.
Post below. |
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 | Name: |
wheresizzy |
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 | E-Mail: |
isabella.risitano@me.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.wheresizzy.com/post/westside-kedron-flume-arethusa-ripley-frankenstein-falcon-cliff-9-17-23 |
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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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