| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Greeley Ponds Trailhead was busier than expected, even for a Saturday in July. By 8am there were 10 cars squeezed into the lot, and one car was attempting to park on the shoulder of the Kanc--which I would not recommend. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very easy rock hop across south fork of Hancock. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two larger blowdowns on Mt Osceola trail up to E. Osceola. They were trimmed, but you have to go low to get under them. Otherwise, trail in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs between East Osceola and Osceola. The chimney is the trickiest part, but the bypass (to the right of the chimney heading east) is doable for athletic dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw lots of (harmless) hover flies along the trail. They look a bit like bees, but don't sting and are cool to watch. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
The Greeley Ponds route was definitely less traveled than the Tripoli Road route - on a Saturday in July, the summit of Osceola at lunchtime looked a little like Central Park during a free concert. The usually spectacular views were lessened a bit by haze from the Canadian wildfires.
A note on water sources - only place I saw to filter water was within a quarter mile of the trail head at the south fork brook. On hot and humid days, plan to bring more than 2 liters to stay well-hydrated. |
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 | Name: |
RaurLaur |
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 | E-Mail: |
laur730@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-28 |
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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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