| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Brown Mountain, Church Mountain, Grafton Knob, Crane Mountain, Mt. Gilman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Skyland Trail, Vistamont Trail, Clark Trail, Woodland Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were thinking we could park at the pulloff on Church Hill Rd across from trail start but there was a gate near the beginning of Church Hill Rd saying it was a private turnaround. SO, as a result of not being allowed to drive up Church Hill Rd (which I believe is a class 6 rd?), we went a tiny bit back down Washburn Rd and parked roadside at a safe sightline distance. From there it was about .5 miles of roadwalk back up Washburn Rd, Knowles Hill Rd and Church Hill Rd. We then walked around the gate (there were no "no trespassing" signs) and once on the trail hit the familiar signboard for the trail distances via Skyland Trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Skyland Trail had deadfall in a few places and was a bit challenging to find from beginning (Church Hill Rd) but there were plenty of cairns to guide the way |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
why not? |
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 | Bugs: |
none - yay!!!!! |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific morning for this fun little traverse. We initially dropped a car at Cardigan Lodge then headed to the start of the trail. Fun area I hadn't been to in a few years. Love the remote feeling, amazing granite ledge walks and distant views of no civilization. Distance was around 6.2 miles, give or take. Never saw anyone except in the Lodge parking lot. Perfect morning! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-02 |
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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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