| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking lot at Diana's Baths, this was a Monday morning in early June so only 2 other cars at 8am. |
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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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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing had a few of the rocks underwater, but we were able to rock hop with no problems. Other crossings were all able to be crossed on dry rock. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
there were a few blowdowns across the trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We saw one dog on leash the whole day |
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 | Bugs: |
not too bad, but definitely some skeeters and black flies to annoy you |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost a nomadix bandana on the Red Ridge Trail, if you find it let me know! (sentimental)
There were numerous items at the parking lot trailhead area |
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 | Comments: |
We enjoyed the hike! A good few miles of warm up and then you hit the steep climb for a few miles up to the summit of North Moat. We found the descent also steep as we made our way over to the Red Ridge Trail and enjoyed the views from there as well! Follow the cairns to stay on trail on the ridge. After the trail took us back into the woods, there was some steep descents for a mile and then more gentle ups and downs to finish. A tough hike but lovely on a beautiful day. I would NOT do this trail if it was wet. |
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 | Name: |
Elaine Smith |
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 | E-Mail: |
elainetremblaysmith@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-09 |
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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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