| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Shaw, Faraway Mountain, Mt. Roberts, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cold Spring Trail, Faraway Mountain Connector, Oak Ridge Cutoff, High Ridge Trail, Mt. Roberts Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking available |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All river crossings have bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two major blowdowns on the high ridge trail. One each just west and east of the Oak Ridge Cutoff and High Ridge trail junction. I managed to clear part of the east one with a hand saw to clear part of the trail, but a bigger saw will be needed for the rest. |
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 | Bugs: |
Blackflies came out in the afternoon on the Mount Roberts side. |
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 | Comments: |
I saw a bear on the High Ridge trail just southeast of Faraway mountain. It knew I was coming and made a semi circle around me, then went back to lumbering down the trail once it had past.
The trails themselves were great. Wide and well maintained, besides the two blowdowns noted above. Some mud in places and some water streaming down on Oak Ridge Cutoff trail, but it rained yesterday so that wasn't overly surprising. But nothing that couldn't be dodged around with some care. |
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 | Name: |
Andrew S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-19 |
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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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