| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 9, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were a few cars when I arrived, and the lot was full all the way to the road when I returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not applicable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There remains one large step over blowdown approximately .7 miles above the loop junction on the east side. The forest service knows about it, and it is on their chainsaw list. It is an easy step over.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a great route for dogs! |
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 | Comments: |
I am the trailer adopter. I hiked, today, to finish the fall maintenance. I cleared 9 minor and 13 major drainages (I cleared the other 19 minor drainages last weekend). I remived three blowdowns.
I hiked counterclockwise. I noted many new non-regulation blazes, mostly on the west side of the loop. They are disturbing. Additionally, someone took out the awesome handrail log that we used just above Allen’s ledge, in icy conditions. It’s clearly axe work, and it’s a bit messy. Lastly, someone removed the brushing and attempted to route the trail around two small sections. This is not desirable as there is significant erosion in these locations.
I fixed what I could. If you want to be a trail adopter there are lots of great trails to adopt, and the USFS will give you training. If you want to help me on Hedgehog let me know. Let’s do things the correct way, yes? Thanks.
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-09 |
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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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