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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Shaw, Black Snoot, Big Ball Mountain , NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail, High Ridge Trail, Banana Trail, Tate Mountain Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Room for 6 or so cars at the trailhead 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: None 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Italian trail as it leaves Black Snout is quite overgrown at the start and you have to really pay attention as you go. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Didn't see any. Seems like a dog friendly route 
Bugs
Bugs: No issues 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: There were a few old things at the trailhead, faded sign, etc that we took with us/disposed of.  
 
Comments
Comments: Very nice loop with Big Ball and it's open ledges reminding us of Roberts.  
Name
Name: Jenn 
E-Mail
E-Mail: jenngrisi@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2024-08-02 
Link
Link: https:// 
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