| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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Sawyer Pond Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of open parking spots at the end of Sawyer River Rd. (FR 34) at 8am. |
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Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Comments: |
The goal for this bushwhack was to find a nice view ledge on the lower slopes of Mt. Tremont’s NW ridge, which I was hoping would provide a good view down to Sawyer Pond.
I left the Sawyer Pond Trail outside of the FPA, aiming to contour east across the side of the NW spur ridge; after 45 minutes, I got closer to the main slabs and encountered many large boulders, which forced me slightly lower on the slope. My first attempt at finding the ledge involved ascending a steep (40-degree) gully, which unfortunately did not provide any safe access to the cliffs. For the second attempt, I side-hilled 300 ft. west to what looked like a promising vantage, but found that the view was blocked by a large tree. I then made a full descent and re-ascended to another cliff, traveling through thick and steep woods and eventually reaching a fine view ledge at 2,630 ft.; from here I took in a breathtaking view of the pond and a nice profile of Green’s Cliff among the foliage. A photo from this trip has been posted at the link below. |
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timbercamp |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/timbercamp/albums/72177720307557569 |
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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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