| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Ragged Mountain -- East Peak, Ragged Mountain -- West Top, Ragged Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ragged Mountain Trail, Balance Rock spur, Ragged East Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 20, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Proctor Academy Field House lot. Plenty of room at the start and finish. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No actual crossings, but a section of the Ragged Mountain Trail about halfway between the trailhead and the Balance Rock spur path has a mini-lake over it; unless you're wearing swampers, you'll have to go around it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Also, there were several blowdowns and debris areas from recent storms. |
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 | Bugs: |
Swatted a few away, but the cool, wet weather kept most of them at bay. |
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 | Comments: |
Ragged Mountain Trail was generally blazed well; the East Peak and Balance Rock spurs were less so. Despite the blazing, all of the trails had several sections that showed light use; experienced hikers shouldn't have any issue following them, but newbie hikers may have some trouble.
This hike was mostly snow and ice free, with only scattered small patches higher up on the mountain. The trail conditions mainly consisted of wet ground, mud, and standing water, with some areas of dry ground. Expect to get wet and/or muddy if doing this hike anytime in the next few days.
Only saw one other person, who didn't see me. The solitude combined with the generally lesser-used trails and overcast sky made Ragged Mountain feel much more wild and remote than it actually is, which I've grown to appreciate a lot more these days when hiking. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-20 |
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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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