| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were about 8 cars at the Nineteen Mile Brook trailhead at 9:00 and about the same amount at 4:00. This lot can probably hold 15-20 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a couple on Carter Dome trail that could be rock hopped, and the Nineteen Mile Brook crossing has a very nice bridge. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are many foot bridges on Carter-Moriah trail and some of the logs are a bit broken, but that didn't make any parts of the trail more challenging. There were a couple blowdowns on Carter Dome trail but they were easy enough to step over or duck under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are a couple rock scrambly sections on Carter-Moriah trail that could be difficult for dogs but other than that these trails would be very suitable for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
There were some bugs flying around but none that were a nuisance at all. |
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 | Comments: |
This was a nice loop!
There is a cut through at Camp Dodge that goes to the south branch of Imp trail at about a mile in, which can be used to make a loop. Imp trail and North Carter trail climbed steadily the whole way with some minor mud and some sections with running water, but I kept my feet dry without needing to strategically jump around or anything like that.
Carter-Moriah trail was in good shape and is very gradual with a couple short and steep pitches and some easy rock scrambles.
Carter Dome trail and Nineteen Mile Brook trail are frequently traveled, as are all of these trails, and was very easy to follow. Carter Dome trail had some nice little waterfalls and a couple medium sized brook crossings, but they could be easily rock hopped right at the trail. The worst mud of the day was on Nineteen Mile Brook trail, but that was still easy to avoid or not deep/wet enough to get my feet wet or cause any difficulties.
This was the first hike of the year I did not see any or snow or ice all day. |
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 | Name: |
EMC_Squared |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-27 |
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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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