| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain (Benton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Chippewa Trail, Black Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We had originally planned to ditch a car at the end of Howe Hill Road, but the parking there is pretty dicey at present. The fence you used to park against is gone, there's a dumpster in the corner near the house, and the mud is deep. The road to the inner parking area was rutted, but passable, but we were concerned the mud would be deep once it thawed. We decided to do an out and back on Chippewa instead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were pretty easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major blowdowns on trail, but the side trail to the lime kilns is blocked by a large, downed spruce. The log steps going down from Lime Kiln Road are getting pretty rotted. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one really large German Shephard that was having a good time. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is in really good shape - mostly dry except for the usual mucky spots. There was some runoff over some of the ledges higher up that was frozen on the way up, thawed on the way down. Very minor ice on the trail up high in one spot - easily avoided. |
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 | Name: |
flymo |
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 | E-Mail: |
flymo.mulch@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-22 |
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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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