| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was maybe 1/3 full at 5:45am, handful of open spots at 1:30pm. $5 recreation fee. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings with the exception of the last one across Lincoln Brook before Owl's Head Path were easily rock hoppable. At the time of crossing I was unable to find a route I could confidently rock hop so I took my shoes off and waded across, no deeper than just below the knees & otherwise easy. For reference, according to the USGS the East Branch Pemigewasset River was flowing at 230ft/s and gage height was 4.33ft at the time. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous blowdowns on these trails but generally easy enough to navigate over or under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any but I imagine this hike is doable for an active dog if you avoid the slide and go up the bushwhack. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't notice any on the way in, mosquitos and deer flies mildly annoying on the hike out. |
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 | Comments: |
I've read a lot of complaints about this hike but I actually really enjoyed it! With the right info and expectations this hike is a lovely walk in the woods with a quick scramble to the top.
The trails are all pretty wet and muddy at the moment, not so much that it'll ruin your hike but it will definitely muck up your boots.
As a previous post mentioned, the Brutus Bushwhack is intuitively easy to follow with one misleading spot at the stream, just stay to the right here instead of crossing and the rest is easy peasy. |
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 | Name: |
Snoocapers |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-07 |
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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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