| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sugarloaf (Groveton), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We proved it is possible to squeeze three cars in to the little lot... |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As previously mentioned, there are two big blowdowns (more like debris fields) just shy of the peak. Despite being relatively fresh (pine needles are still green on blowdowns), there's already a beaten path around each. The only tricky thing is that the second bypass appears to dead end and the actual trail is so well covered with debris you might not realize you're on a bypass at all. If that is the case, just look to your left. Either way, this could definitely use some TLC. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ours was the only one up there today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were relentless (and there was zero wind). |
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 | Comments: |
Meant to post this last night. Trail really wasn't that muddy or wet. In fact I was shocked given how much rain came through on Friday and Saturday. It felt more like August. The wet and muddy spots are ones that are always wet and muddy and it was pretty easy to go around them (unless you happen to be attached to a dog that likes to tromp right through the middle). Most of the trail was dry.
Just to reiterate: the black flies are relentless (and seemingly DEET-resistant) and those big blowdowns up top could use a little work. |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-09 |
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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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