| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Four cars at large Lincoln Woods lot all day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Liberty Brook and Lincoln Brook crossings were challenging but not dangerous. Some rock-hopped these and others waded (product plug: Wiggys lightweight waders). Discharge data at Lincoln station was 525cfs in the morning and dropping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were clear of blowdowns. Bushwhacks had a few blowdowns, not bad. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
We found a Hillsound Trail Crampon near the start of the Brutus bushwhack. If it's yours, please contact me and I'll mail it to you. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were covered with softening, but supportive, snow in the morning, with many significant muddy stretches. Snow had further softened and receded in the afternoon with abundant open ground, particularly on the Black Woods bushwhack. Brutus bushwhack was icy on the ascent but had melted out in the warm sun on the descent, thankfully. We bare booted most of the trip but wore Hillsound Pros from Brutus up to summit and back.
Great hike with Chris and Renee in April (read: tedious) conditions. Nice to share the trails with Kimberly, Scarlett and their group and walk the long trip out with Eric and Peter. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-09 |
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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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