| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 9, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hiked on a Monday, but it was Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day, so probaby busier than an ordinary Monday. There were a few spots left in the parking lot when we arrived at 9:45am. Plenty of parking when we left around 4pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A good amount of mud and standing water, although it was all avoidable if you were careful. Some slippery rocks and wet leaves, especially in the 1st third of the trail, along the waterfalls |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is very well maintained and marked; it's never any trouble to follow it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw only one very well behaved pup, who seemed to be enjoying the trail |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful Fall day - perfect for hiking! A fair amount of trickling water on the first third of the trail, along the waterfalls - occassionally a little slippery, especially with wet leaves. A fair amount of mud and standing water - some patches required jumping or careful stepping stones to stay dry, but nothing unavoidable. The trail is absolutely beautiful - especially the first 1.5 miles, as you're hiking along a breathtaking series of waterfalls, and some decent rock-scrambling. Very steep. The next 2 miles up is comparatively a bit dull - not much in the way of views, since you're still in the trees. But, the final stretch, across a breathtakingly beautiful summit meadow, is absolutely awesome. Spectacular views in all directions. Given the steepness, I'd be very reluctant to hike down in the rain or darkness. AllTrails had this out-and-back trail at 7.9 miles, 3,185ft of elevation gain. Took my 15-year old son and I about 6 hours, with only a very short break at the summit. HIGHLY recommended - absolutely beautiful trail and summit. |
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 | Name: |
Matt Stuehler |
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 | E-Mail: |
stuehler@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-11 |
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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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