| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gentian Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Austin Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A few spaces in front of the property, one or two across the street. Met the landowner while getting ready to set off. Great guy. Thanked him for allowing access. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several, and all easy! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great job dealing with recent logging. Lower level boggy areas have good bridges; but the higher levels need replacement, as many are broken and worn out. Thanks for all you do. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see anything saying no. If you do bring yours, remember we are here on the kindness of others and have your dog act accordingly. AND WATCH FOR TICKS!! I picked up one. |
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 | Bugs: |
Skeeters and blackflies, not too bad. TICKS, not that many, but it only takes one... Gorgeous butterflies |
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 | Comments: |
First of all, thanks to landowners who allow access. Secondly, thanks to the AMC and STC for all these trails in this area.
I liked the turnstile at the beginning! Lovely, level walk between woodlands and cleared area. Slippery leaves are in the steep section. Some of the trail was not really a trail - it was gravel roads. Some folks wont like this, but I enjoyed the contrast between the woodsy areas and the wide open spaces. Also, so many bluets and violets in the open areas. Some painted trillium and lady slippers in the woods. Nice beaver pond (actually heard a resident crashing around) and then the work starts. Steep climb to the Gentian Pond Shelter. Great views from the shelter. .2 miles more, you come to the Mahoosuc Trail (AT). Other trails branch off of Austin Brook, looking forward to checking them out.
And no doggy bags! Good work, people! |
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 | Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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 | E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-27 |
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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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