| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Flat Mountain Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Guinea Pond Trail, Flat Mountain Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small area off Sandwich Notch Rd. empty when I was dropped off. Larger lot on Whiteface Intervale Rd had plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all done with rock hops at this low water level. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Guinea Pond trail very overgrown in powerline clearing and near the beaver ponds. Hard to follow at the northern beaver pond. Blazes needed here and in the powerline clearing. This trail is not in the Wilderness.
One very large blowdown on Flat Mountain Pond Tr, near Gleason - good to sit on for lunch. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
great hike for Fido. Keep in mind the presence of bear. I saw one near the trail on Flat Mountain Pond trail east of the pond. |
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 | Bugs: |
present but not bad on this trip. Mosquitos and deer flies. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Great overnight exploring the southern end of the WMNF. Flat Mountain Pond shelter is a great spot to spend a night, but looks like it gets plenty of use, so plan wisely. Very new composting Privy. There are bear in the area, so cook, eat and store food away from your camp. The bear I spotted near the trail east of the shelter turned tail when I spoke to it. |
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 | Name: |
Rainman |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-24 |
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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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