Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Blue, Mt. Jim, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, Beaver Brook Trail, Asquam Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cars were parked almost all the way down to the angled parking area at the winter gate (about 3/4 of a mile). Come early! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The upper bridge over the Baker River can be crossed, but it is in tough shape. I met a DOC crew who are in the process of replacing it, hopefully within the next week or so. Several step over blowdowns on Asquam-Ridge above the bridges. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
No issues. |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Beautiful day with views to the Adirondacks from the summit. No wind! Colors past peak. Snow started around 4000 feet, but was melting fast and spikes never seemed necessary to me. Higher trails are quite wet where the snow has melted. Herd paths to Blue and Jim are obvious, but of note, the sign for Mt. Jim is not actually at the summit. |
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| Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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| E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-19 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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