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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Owl's Head, NH
Trails
Trails: Lincoln Woods Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path, herd paths, Black Pond Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Monday, August 4, 2025
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking pass; iron ranger if needed 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: USGS water gauge had the E Branch running at about 55 cfs. Rivers were bony and all four crossings easily rock hopped. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: none to speak of 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: One friend left his water/boat shoes near the final (4th) water crossing. We'd be much obliged if someone brought them out. Thank you!! 
 
Comments
Comments: I was with a few first timers, and so to experience Owls Head in all its glory, we took the trails all the way in, and utilized the unmaintained/unofficial trails/herd paths on the way out. With the low water level, crossings were super easy.  
Name
Name: Beth Z. 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2025-08-05 
Link
Link: https:// 
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