| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owl's Head Path, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was 2/3rds full at 6:30 A.M. on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. It was probably equally full when finished Saturday evening. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water Crossings were all very low. Easily Rock Hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were all in great condition. All blowdowns were easily stepped over and only one to duck under on the Brutus Bushwack. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one well behaved pup near the summit of Owl's Head. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs! A miracle!!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
This hike was amazing! My longest single day hike yet at 20.1 miles but it certainly seemed shorter... I know this peak gets a fair amount of hate because of its distance but I will be back. What a great walk in the woods! |
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 | Name: |
Michael Ellis |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.j.ellis@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-01 |
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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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