| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Mountain (Benton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Black Mountain Trail, Chippewa Trail, Lime Kiln Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped of .2 from summer parking for Black Mountain Trailhead Howe Hill road. While i met a truck coming out a car would have a tough time. Looks like theres a parking for 1 vehicle at my drop off point as a car was there. It is however discouraged per WMG. Chippewa trailhead had room for a few vehicles and Lime Kiln Road was in great shape as well. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor stepovers. No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in super shape. One large stepover or under at the Kingsbury-Chippewa trail forest sign |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Black Mountain Trail is a great one for a dog. Met a jovial Great Dane enjoying the afternoon |
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 | Bugs: |
Not today |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent hike of Black Mountain trail which is a very gentle route to the summit. Found a nice spot to camp with views to the Northeast. Winds were quite spicy to start and subsided through the night. Barebooted till approx .6 from the summit with many stretches of solid ice. Chippewa trail was quite icy in many spots as well. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-02 |
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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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