| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, Shelburne Moriah Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail, Kenduskeag Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park to left side of neighborhood before trailhead there’s a dirt lot- will get towed at trailhead, fire hydrant zone |
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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: |
No Crossings, Deep Mud in Sections to be mindful |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Single blowdown this section of Carter Moriah Trail, Kenduskeag Trail absolutely riddled with major blowdown. May take a force, lost count but big big limbs.. climb over some - bushwhack around most |
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 | Bugs: |
Only some gnats around the murky cool mud areas, not much a bother for most of the hike.. did not use bug net |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a switchblade that would not close on Carter-Moriah Trail, for safety reasons I didn’t leave at trail sign, if it’s yours.. waste management is its new owner.. sorry |
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 | Comments: |
Out&Back Route
Carter Moriah Trail- some wet rock section on slabs, mostly dry otherwise with nothing notable but a single blowdown to get around. The trail to Shelburne Moriah - Kenduskeag, is a wild ride of major blowdowns, the shrubs like to hug the trail so your choice if you want arms covered.. definitely this section has a mix of mud/standing water, wet boards, open rock faces are dry & nothing concerning for safety. Beautiful section when you break the trees from this direction. Bugs were surprisingly tame, nothing nippy- little swarms in some muddy areas, to be expected.
If you like a good obstacle course & want to “section hike the AT” to add a 52wav to your 48 hike, go for Kenduskeag route!!
Happy Hiking 🥾 |
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 | Name: |
Rickles |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-12 |
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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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