| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Spaulding Lake, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at the Great Gulf Trailhead on Route 16 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
many crossings - mostly rock-hoppable but still, easy to slip |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no major issues - just the usual assortment of step-overs in the wilderness area |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
some bugs were biting near pond |
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 | Comments: |
Have been wanting to go back to Spaulding Lake and spend some time - this time I brought the packraft. Although the pond isn't big or deep, it's very clear, has good access right next to trail and is fun to float around and look at the Great Gulf headwall while enjoying lunch. Some interesting bugs in the water - kinda fun to watch them. I don't remember this trail being all that difficult below the pond but today it was challenging for me - the rocks seemed super slippery near the cascades and it took me a long time to be super careful - also a bit awkward with big pack with raft in it, tho. On my descent (mid-afternoon) - there were plenty of backpackers heading up - campsites were filling up!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-30 |
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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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