| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Winter Shortcut, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Carriage Road still gated. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Blue Trail crossing is higher than normal, but hoppable with care. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Stepover on lower Gunstock Mountain Trail. A number of clo |
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 | Comments: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail and Winter Shortcut are mostly snow free with just a few small patches. Lots of wet areas and some mud following this morning's rain, as well as the sprinkles this afternoon. Ski trails on both sides of the summit have been plowed to hasten the melt of the manmade snow.
Saddle Trail had areas of standing and running water, as well as a few ice patches.
PLEASE AVOID THE BLUE TRAIL FOR NOW. From Graham Junction to the summer lot, there are long stretches of running water, areas of standing water, and mud pits, in part due to clogged waterbars. Rock fixtures are also quite loose in places due to the moisture and retreating ground frost. In addition, someone opened up a revegetation area, which should not have anymore foot traffic. The trail is very sensitive right now. Please give it some time.
Cloudy afternoon with light rain and temperatures in the 50s. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-15 |
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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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