| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
The Link, Cliffway, Ladderback, Monaway, Amphibrach, Randolph Path, King Ravine Trail, Chemin Des Dames, Air Line, Upper Bruin, Valley Way, Lower Bruin, Watson Path, Scar Trail, Scar Loop, Fallsway, Maple Walk |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Appalachia at 11am, mostly empty by 6:30pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy to rock hop across |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns on all trails. Most were small, but there were some large ones that were more difficult to navigate around. Randolph path and King Ravine trails both had some sections of running water on the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
There were some flies during the midday/early afternoon at low elevation but no bites and no bug spray. |
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 | Comments: |
Gorgeous day for a hike! Completed 7 trails for the redline - only 459 left! For the most part, the trails are in good condition, especially given that crews likely haven't been able to do too much winter clean up yet. Snow is mostly gone at the higher elevations, though Great Gully still has a good amount of snow. Where I was, there was only a few small patches buried in deep holes. The rivers were surprisingly low for this time of year and yielded fairly easy brook crossings. Cliffway, Monaway, Ladderback, Lower Bruin and Scar trails, are clearly less frequently used and have a few sections that harder to follow, but for the most part, the blazes are well kept even though the beaten path blends in with the forest. Final note is don't underestimate Chemin Des Dames! That trail is very steep, and Tunnel Rock (like a boulder cave but oriented vertically) is a particularly challenging move. Took me 35 minutes to go the 0.4mi. |
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 | Name: |
Mountain Goat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-23 |
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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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