| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Shelburne Basins, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown road, unknown trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 22, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at a pullout on the south side of Rt 2 by Peabody Brook and just west of The Birches Campground. Room for a couple cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall any blowdowns. The old road portion may be a bit overgrown. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
I hiked this once before but I guess I didn't post a trail report for it. This is a very short (1/2mi one way tops and gentle grades for about 200ft of gain) hike to a basin along Peabody Brook that has some cascades, a reasonable slip n' slide, and some shallow pools to swim in. An old road begins on the east side of the brook. Follow it for maybe 1/3mi, then come to a T-jct and turn right here onto a wider road. Follow this road for maybe another tenth of a mile before coming to the basin area. Some short herd paths lead right to it but its visible from the road. If you took a left at the T-jct it would take you to The Birches Campground but it is posted as private. I think this spot is frequented by the campers but we haven't seen anyone here either time I've been here nor has their been much trash.
Note that on Gaia, a road is shown to shortly beyond the powerline cut but not quite all the way to the T-jct. The other reason for this trail report is that I noted that the road we were following could perhaps be the easiest way to access Peabody Brook Slide. Upon looking at trail reports of those who have done this now, I see that was common knowledge to everyone but me ;P |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney and Lil Young |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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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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