| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Flat Mountain Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Flat Mountain Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at either Flat Mountain Pond Trailhead - lots of space |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all crossing rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
wilderness area had a few large blowdowns, as usual |
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 | Comments: |
I left my bike at the left trailhead (Bennett Street) then drove to the east trailhead (Flat Mtn Pond Trail/Whiteface Rd Trailhead/intervale) to start the loop C-Cwise. Trail was generally covered in beach leaves. For the 10.3 mi I tried to jog as much as I could - the rocks were hidden under dry leaves so it was super-challenging to jog. I was able to jog perhaps half the entire distance... the rest I was super-careful to not roll my ankles. Still, I love this area and the water crossings. It is so remote I try to revisit it often - I don't think I'd been here in a few years (at least for Flat Mtn Pond Trail). Shelter was in good shape. Nice tent camping spots nearby. Super windy at times. Trail near the pond was super rough - so many ups and downs it was difficult to make good time. Didn't see anyone until 7+ miles in when I was descending a good distance from the shelter. Did I say I love this area? Bike ride back to start was not difficult. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-26 |
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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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