| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Square Ledge, Hibbard Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kelley Trail, Oliverian Brook Trail, Square Ledge Branch Trail, Square Ledge Trail, Walden Trail, Wonalancet Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Ferncroft. The lot was more than half full. Busy for a weekday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Oliverian Brook Trail and Square Ledge Branch Trail both cross Oliverian Brook. I managed to keep my boots on and stay dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Oliverian Brook Trail (above Square Ledge Branch) has sections almost obscured by hobblebush. Square Ledge Branch Trail has one blowdown near it's intersection with Square Ledge Trail. Just west of Passaconaway Cutoff, there's another blowdown blocking Square Ledge Trail. Both blowdowns can be cleared with a hand saw. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were annoying. |
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 | Comments: |
My route was a grab bag of Sandwich Range trails. Up Kelley Trail, slightly down Oliverian Brook Trail, up Square Ledge Branch, up Square Ledge Trail, down Walden Trail, and down Wonalancet Range Trail. Highlights included the box canyon on Kelley Trail, the rugged rocks of Square Ledge, and lots of wood sorrel in bloom.
I wasn't expecting great views, but I met Mike S. (WODC Trails Chair) on Kelley Trail and he told me about a short view spur at the top of Square Ledge. That had a amazing view of Mt. Passaconaway with a glimpse of Mt Carrigain to the north. Thanks, Mike!
There's also a well known view spur just below the summit of Hibbard Mountain. I stayed there for a short break before the mosquitoes drove me on.
It was a good day exploring the rugged landscape of the Sandwich Range. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-24 |
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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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