| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rainbow Falls (Walter Newton Natural Area), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Newton Trail, Ruth Walter Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 6 cars at large parking area, also, cars parked along road. Lot was fairly muddy. Roads to get here (Cummings Hill Rd & Texas Hill Rd) were VERY rutted and muddy - I was concerned I wasn't going to get back up hill at one point. I don't think I'd be comfortable coming here without 4WD and good tires. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all crossings had bridges except above falls - was able to cross on well-spaced stepping stones |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Afternoon was super!!! Very cool to see water flowing through the ice arch! I often come here and the brook/waterfall always looks interesting. I didn't use traction on trails but some might want to as the primary footbed is very icy. I found there was enough grip in the slush or alongside the trail. Snowshoes definitely not needed. Felt like spring here today!!!! About 1.5 miles for the loop. Quite a few people here! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-03 |
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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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