| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
LW is open until June. The bathrooms have a “out of order sign on them and the dreaded portable johns are open for use |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings are spicy like my Dominican mum—watch your step or you’ll get wacked 🤣 First major crossing on LW has a hodgepodge collection of branches on the edge of a waterfall held together with ice, frozen leaves, and hope eternal. It *did* hold all four of us this evening without incident. There are three major crossings on Bondcliff trail that are no longer bridged, with shell ice on the rocks. Hubby took a header on one and now looks like he got into a fight with a sheaf of papers. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Over unders, step overs, and copious branches hanging low or poking into the trail (and into hikers, hair, and belongings) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today |
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 | Comments: |
Today was a Christmas Miracle in March for our W48 Finish! Not only was the trail hard packed and perfect for microspikes, but it was virtually free of postholes once you turned onto Bondcliff Trail. Snow is in decent condition, with a few rotten spots near the water crossings and along the river. Full snow coverage until you reach the “Hillary Step”, which we climbed in Hillsounds with no trouble. Above the Hillary Step ice and snow disappear, and we barebooted to the true summit, then donned Hillsounds half way up to Bond when ice and snow made a reappearance. Be aware, there is a wonky bushwack to the left of the true trail ascending to Bond from Bondcliff. The correct trail is to the right. Bond is mostly free of ice. There’s a very narrow monorail from Bond to West Bond. West Bond true summit has a few small patches of ice, and some REALLY grabby trees..protect your eyes and your neck! On our descent the trail had firmed up, and the water crossing were a smidge easier. More postholes were added to LW in our absence, so be aware |
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 | Name: |
islandgirl |
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 | E-Mail: |
joannhall4@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://trail |
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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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