| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Big Ball Mountain, Black Snoot, Mt. Shaw, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Tate Mountain Trail, Banana Trail, Black Snout Trail, High Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked off Rt 171 at the Mt Shaw trailhead. It is in good shape. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor and easy water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Italian trail could use a refresh on the trail markings. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy and excited Pup on Big Ball Summit. Good loop for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not many. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Good hike with great views. Using a downloaded GPS map will help where some of the loop has worn out or missing trail blazes. |
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 | Name: |
Ron Harris |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-07 |
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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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