| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
East Side Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, Lincoln Brook Trail, Owls Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in Lincoln Woods. The row closest to the street is blocked off for construction materials. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
East Branch Pemi, waded knee deep. Some people were using the downed tree near Franconia Brook Tent Site to cross without getting in the water. All other crossings easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few downed trees, but easy enough to get around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
They were there, not terrible, but there. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Water shoes near the lincoln brook trail bridge |
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 | Comments: |
Wow, was East side trail, Franconia Brook trail and Lincoln Brook trail flat and fast. Easy wide track for most of the way. Got a little rooty and rocky near the river on lincoln brook but otherwise a very fast and moderate grade to make good time. I was cooking at 2.5mph on my way in, and I'm usually less than 2. A few muddy/boggy spots, but nothing that couldn't be avoided. Great conditions. Took the Brutus Bushwhack down. Nice trail, easy to follow. One steep section with a newly downed birch was a little sketch. The Pemi was running at 120cfs this morning, made the crossing of the Pemi very easy. Switched to sandals and waded knee deep. Sat and cooled off on the way out. The river was very refreshing. Great Day. |
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 | Name: |
Jeff B - MyVanMonty |
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 | E-Mail: |
jeffb0572@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-11 |
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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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