| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pine Mountain (Alton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Arlene Francis Morse Trail, Dana & Arthur Morse Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Mid-sized dirt parking area with room for over a dozen cars I believe. I think I was the only one or one of just a few 4:15 and 5:15pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I don't think there were any. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall any blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure |
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 | Bugs: |
I don't recall |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
There was a kiosk with some signs near the bottom I think but the loop jct of the two trails mentioned above is not signed and I don't think the trails were blazed either. Nonetheless, they are pretty easy to follow. No signage at the summit either.
2nd hike of the day after nearby Lockes Hill. Note that what's shown on Gaia as Robert A. Greenwood Loop is actually the Dana & Arthur Morse Loop and the former is actually on the north side of the mountain. This is really quite confusing though as even THEIR map mislabels these trails but according to their trail descriptions online, this is the case, and it also aligns with the guidebook's description. As far as I recall, the trails were pretty dry. Narrow at times but not terribly overgrown. The first half or more of the trail (to shortly before the loop jct) is quite flat, but then it starts gaining elevation. I think there may have been a little ledge but not steep. Great views for an easy effort and I didn't see anyone. I recommend following the loop clockwise if you are confused by what trail is what. Feel free to ask for my track if you're confused the trail names as well. Gaia had me at 2mi, 300ft of gain, 48min. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-09 |
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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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