| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister, Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Middle Sister Cutoff, Middle Sister Trail, PiperTrail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot had 4 other cars on it when we arrived at 0645 and upon our return at noon it was overflowing onto the Kanc. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Stream crossings were easily rock-hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no downed trees
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some of the slabs up top may be tricky for dogs. If your dog does not follow voice command, it's best to either leash it or leave it at home. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Some significant erosion noted in a few areas. Blazes on the slabs of both Middle Sister and Chocorua really need to be repainted.
This was our first time on the Champney Falls Trail and the first time up Middle Sister, but it won't be the last! Aside from some wet areas after the rains (especially on the rocks), Champney Falls is a nice trail. Middle Sister was gorgeous and we had that summit to ourselves! Once in the saddle between First Sister and Chocorua, we started running into the hoards. For the first time in my 20+ year hiking journey, I saw someone hiking in cowboy boots......that's right, COWBOY BOOTS! This person was up near the junction of Champney Falls/Middle Sister trail, so he wasn't just going to the falls. Not sure how those worked on the slabs for him..... I lost count of the amount of other underprepared people in cotton T-shirts or polo shirts, jeans, no backpacks/water, etc. We also saw off-leash dogs fighting and not listening to voice commands from their owners. On Chocorua's exposed slabs, many people weren't even bothering to find the blazes and ultimately took their own paths to the summit. I will also say that we've noticed that courtesy on the trails is gone. The majority of people don't bother to yield the right of way to another hiker, let alone say anything/acknowledge you, and it's very disheartening. If you're planning to do this hike on a busy day, prepare yourself for the zoo you'll have to contend with. |
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 | Name: |
Tanzy12482 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-26 |
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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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