| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail : Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space in the dirt lot just off route 16. The trailhead is a short distance up a road that leads to a residential area (signed with bridge over the brook). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lots of rocks at the crossing of Stony Brook. There were stones above the water level at the marked trail crossing or another spot just upstream using a well-worn path. The water level was not high. Nice green tinted pool just downstream of the crossing.
The crossing of the tributaries was easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many tree falls across the trail. All were easily stepped over. Trees that would have been an obstacle have been cut. Some fallen/leaning trees can be easily walked under.
Some of the bog bridges at the Stony Brook Trail junction with the Carter-Moriah Trail are broken or flexing when stepped upon. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few. Not bothersome. |
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 | Comments: |
The ledge surfaces on the Carter-Moriah Trail were dry. These ledges may be challenging if wet. The steep rock from the Carter-Moriah junction with the Kenduskeag Trail up to the summit is free of ice and snow. The only significant snow is at the junction of the Carter-Moriah Trail and the summit spur. This short stretch of snow can be safely walked upon without traction. Otherwise, there were only small patches of snow/ice on the Carter-Moriah Trail that were easily avoidable. There was some water running down the trail for short distances especially near the top of the Stony Brook Trail. One can rock hop to avoid the running water. No traction is needed for this hike.
There are Painted Trillium, Red Trillium, Hobblebush, and violets in bloom on the Stony Brook Trail.
Great views from the ledges on the Carter-Moriah Trail and at the summit.
Nice to chat with Audrey, a hiker originally from Riga, Latvia, and Claude. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek1@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-12 |
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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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