| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bear Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Elwell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 28, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We drove up to the log landing in the col between Sugarloaf and Bear Mtn (Bear Mtn Road via West Shore Rd) - a couple washouts but pretty easy going in a Wrangler. We usually park at the slightly lower lot, but only wanted to take Elwell so we drove all the way to col. Room for several cars to pulloff but, as usual, never saw anyone. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 tree across trail - easy stepover. Trail footbed had a lot of deadfall - this trail does not seem to be used too much |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
why not? |
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 | Bugs: |
yah a little annoying - didn't use DEET tho |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific quick after lunch hike. First 20 minutes climb 500' in less than a half mile - super-steep. Still super steep as I recall. We opted not to do the loop and come back down the Elwell Trail rather than the Bear Mtn Trail figuring this would be less steep... but it's still super-steep. I just love the ridge-walk - so wild-feeling!!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-28 |
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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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