| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cone Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Brown Ash Swamp Bike Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at Welch Dickey trailhead. Probably 20 cars there when I left. |
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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: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one running around in the parking lot. |
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 | Bugs: |
I enjoyed hearing the crickets at night. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found the summit jar, register was from 2019 I think. |
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 | Comments: |
What a cool little mountain. I camped off Dickey Notch trail (on National Forest land) the night before. It was peaceful with the sound of crickets and owls after a nearby resident finished mowing their lawn. (There is an odd section of private property on this mountain.) I headed west up the mountain through decent woods, but steeper than the map shows. I ran into big cliffs, but soon got around and on top of them for excellent views. The summit was also nice. I saw some flagging and a herd path at the top so I followed it to see where it went, and realized it was heading for the pond. So I went and visited the pond. A lovely place. I hung out here a while, then headed north for my tent, but ended up having to pass through private property because of cliffs to my left. If I hiked this again I would try to find out where that flagged path starts from, because I imagine it continues south, possibly to a forest road south of the Dickey trailhead. |
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 | Name: |
Carl Gifford |
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 | E-Mail: |
calxjohnson@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-01 |
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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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