| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods, Black Pond, bushwack, Lincoln Brook, bushwack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fee parking at Lincoln Woods |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rivers are running high. The first two crossings were no problem. The third crossing at Lincoln Brook had no footings for people in my height range, so I used the trashbag strategy. It worked fine on the way in, but not so much on the return. While the current is fast, it was not unsafe with careful foot placement. Bring extra socks and a small towel. |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw a few |
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 | Comments: |
All trails were a mix of bare ground and hard packed ice on the way in. I did a little bit of microspikes on/off up until Lincoln Brook Trail, then just left the spikes on and walked through mud and rocks with them on when required. On the way back the surfaces were much softer but still appropriate for microspikes. It was quite blustery up top! Winter is still hanging around in the mountains. |
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 | Name: |
wildcatfan |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-12 |
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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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