| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Straightback Mountain , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Boulder Loop Trail, Jesus Valley Beaver Pond Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Quarry Spur Trail, Brook Trail, Mt. Major Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was full when I arrived early afternoon. Had to park roadside a short distance from the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several easy hops. Brook Trail crossings were biggest of the day but still manageable with dry feet |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Removed one blowdown on the JVBP trail. Trail creep and erosion running rampant on the Mt Major Trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Between the wind gusts, the black flies were put in full force. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails had somewhat dried out from the rain yesterday. Many muddy areas to contend with. It had been a while since I had been on the Straightback Mountain Trail and it was a nice return trip. Cool, windy day with some passing showers. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-01 |
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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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