| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Paugus - Northeast Peak, Mt. Chocorua, Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bolles Trail, bushwhack, Bickford Trail, Brook Trail, Liberty Trail, Westside Trail, Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff, Champney Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Fee area but I have an annual pass. |
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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: |
Too many to count. Two crossings on Bickford trail were tricky submerged rock hops, but I have long legs and I found a way without taking my boots off. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple large trunks in the trail on Bickford trail. Brook trail was in great shape. Bolles had quite a bit of running/ standing water. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few mosquitos, only noticed them in the parking lot. |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful day with no wind and perfect temps to hang out on the summits. I only saw a handful of people out throughout the 13.5 miles and 4,100’. It took me 6 hours with long summit breaks. I hit the whack from the hol on Bolles and got lost in thick spruce, might not have found the jar without gps. Surprisingly nice views from ledges once I made my way there. Easier coming back. After summiting Chocorua I had planned to go down Beeline trail, but the top of Brook trail was indeed terrifying to think of descending, and there were passing showers in between sunshine. The rock was a bit slippery in the shade, but dry at the top. I decided to take Champney down, which I was able to run most of, it’s such a moderate grade. I stopped at Pitcher Falls too which was lovely. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-02 |
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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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