| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, herd path, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A lot of cars in Lincoln Woods upon arrival at 9am. Still plenty of spaces. $5 cash or credit card |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water levels were extremely low today. The major water crossings were rock hopped with 0 issues and there were plenty of routes to be taken over the crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in great condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My dog loves Owl's Head, we take the bushwhack up instead of the slide every time to avoid any issues. See comments about bear. |
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 | Bugs: |
Pretty bad near Black Pond and on summit. Otherwise not too annoying as long as you were moving. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day to get Owl's Head for summer/June. My dog and I were stopped by the ranger in the morning @ Lincoln Woods and asked about our hiking plans. Apparently, there is a very fearless bear near the slide/summit area. A few days ago two hikers that were camping out encountered the bear, and it was not deterred by loud noises. Hikers had to use rocks and sticks to get the bear to leave them alone. Ranger suggested keeping my dog on a leash near the summit (which we did) and not dropping packs at the bottom of the slide/bushwhack like some hikers do. No one I spoke to throughout the day interacted with the bear, but it's good to keep an eye and ear out and be bear aware! A fed bear is a dead bear, so let's all do our part. |
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 | Name: |
bootsnpawz |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-29 |
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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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