| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Welton Falls Trail (South) |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very limited roadside parking along Welton Falls Rd. in Alexandria, 0.7 mi. west of Fowler River Rd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everything is in great shape as this route is mostly brand new. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would recommend leashing all dogs at the trailhead due to the presence of livestock. |
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 | Bugs: |
None today. Too chilly and rainy. |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks to the dedication of the local volunteers that tend to the outlying trails in the Mt. Cardigan region, the southern leg of Welton Falls Trail has been successfully resurrected after being lost to logging impacts several years ago.
Be aware that if you go, the trail begins at a right-of-way off Welton Falls Rd., which is home to Fowler River Cutting, a game butcher. The trailhead might seem uninviting to some but access is legit and was coordinated with the landowner.
There is very little parking along Welton Falls Rd. I am told that it is ok to park along the right-of-way off the road as long as access is not blocked. I'm assuming all parking here would not be possible in winter.
From Welton Falls Rd., walk in the right-of-way, staying straight at a fork, then come to a bridge over a brook, where there is a trail sign and first yellow blaze. Here, bear left through a clearing (I missed this turn initially) and enter the woods on an old road. From here, the route is very well-marked and easy to follow. It climbs at mostly easy grades to Elwell Trail in a small saddle on the ridgecrest.
The trail was wet today since it lightly rained most of the morning. A 40% chance of showers was more like 100% during the hike. :( |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-30 |
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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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