| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Road shuffle |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Stony Brook lot was half full at 8am with only one spot open a few hours later. Bangor St lot was overflowing in the afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The biggest crossing is the massive puddle in the Stony Brook parking lot. Everything else is easier than that mess. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Still blowdown city despite some recent work. They start at the 1 mile crossing on Stony Brook trail where there are roughly a dozen 12" or smaller blowdowns between there and the Carter Moriah intersection. There is also one much larger leaner about 6.5' high at the 2.5 mile mark, just as the real climb starts.
The ridge walk has a few blowdowns, but nothing that is in the way. Coming down Carter Moriah from the summit is more of the same, including 4-5 big ones in the first mile, with a grand finale of a 10" pine a mile down that is hogging the entire trail.
Chainsaws are only needed in a few spots. Everything else can be managed with hand saws.
Stony Brook drainages need a good raking also. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple of very friendly dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
This was supposed to be a humid slog, but an unexpected breeze blew off most of the humidity in the morning. Stony Brook is a bit muddy, but nothing too bad. The 1+ mile walk from the intersection to the summit alternates between avoidable mud and bone dry outcroppings with amazing views. I saw ZERO people on a holiday weekend before the summit on this route. Our little secret.
The trip down Carter Moriah is in relatively good shape with a few big blowdowns but nothing too bad. Lots of people on this section lead to some fun chats.
The road walk/shuffle/run between trailheads wasn't as bad as I thought. There's just enough room to run without fearing for your life.
Bonus ending: Emerald Pool is about as warm as it will get. The perfect place to cool off and wipe off the mud on a warm day. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DaV1HPRkbSX/?img_index=1 |
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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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