| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blackmount Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at southern terminus, across from the Mobil station on Rt 10 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
all good from winter |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One hefty, 50mph road crossing, a few other side street crossings |
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 | Bugs: |
not yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A ton of trash, like.. couches, tv's - might be able to open a small Thrift Store with the trailside debris |
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 | Comments: |
Needed a dry trail and found that here. 3.8-miles up and back. No snow, no mud; crushed stone to start out of N Haverhill, turns to packed sand for 0.5mi, then crosses the highway following the old railroad grade on packed dirt or cinder in places.
Once across the 50-mph highway, the Blackmount Rail Trail traces Rt 10, but much further below along an embankment, to the west is the CT River as it meanders through the flood plain and farmlands.
There are some nice places, and not so nice places. Overall the footing was great, a little sandy near the northern terminus - good for a scenic stroll along the CT River, especially linking up with the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail in Woodsville for a longer trek. These old railroad corridors cut through some remarkable landscapes and offer some splendid views while offering up relatively dry footing. And also great for some long, easy mileage.
For anyone interested in the Blackmount Rail Trail, I left a link to a quick write-up with some photos of the stroll - enjoy! |
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 | Name: |
Erik Hamilton |
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 | E-Mail: |
ehamilton9481@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.atalkinthewoods.com/trail-reports/blackmount-rail-trail |
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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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