| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Shaw, Black Snoot, Big Ball Mountain , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail, High Ridge Trail, Banana Trail, Tate Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the only 2 cars in the lot this morning. Room for maybe 6 or 8 cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several small crossing all straight forward |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns along this route. Several large and many small. On on the High Ridge Trail that has been de-limbed to make it easier to get over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues today for Stretch |
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 | Bugs: |
Bad at the trailhead but overall manageable with the light breeze |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Clockwise loop over these 3 peaks. Trails were generally dry with a few areas of mud. Rocks and ledges were slippery with the sweat on them from all the humidity this morning. No views from Shaw or Black Snout due to fog but there were limited views from Big Ball. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-06 |
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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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