| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Big Sugarloaf (Alexandria), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Elwell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were able to drive Bear Mountain Road all the way to the col between Big Sugarloaf and Bear Mountain. Road was in pretty good shape except for a several large boulders/washouts across the road - Jeep Wrangler or rugged truck recommended - need large clearance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
there are several large blowdowns on this section of the Elwell Trail - need chainsaw I would guess |
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 | Bugs: |
it was very windy so the bugs were not vexing us |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific quick after lunch hike on our way to practice our flyfishing casting at Grey Rocks at the top of Newfound Lake. Super gorgeous hike as usual. LOVE this section of the Elwell Trail. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-07 |
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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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