| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Velvet Rocks, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Velvet Rocks Trail, Velvet Rocks Shelter Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trescott Road lot is muddy, but has room for about four cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some large blowdowns between Trescott Road and the swamp. Also, the bog bridges in that section need some love. Most of the bridges are disintegrated. |
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 | Comments: |
Parked on Trescott Road and walked west to Rte. 120 in Hanover. Took the Velvet Rocks Shelter Loop on the way out. Then walked back (east) to my car using Velvet Rocks Trail the whole way.
These trails have very limited views, but plenty of interesting features. The moss-covered rock formations (velvet rocks) are wonderful. The route also includes a secluded, reedy swamp and a shelter used by AT through hikers.
I saw only one other hiker all day. It was a beautiful, very quiet ramble. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-20 |
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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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