| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Scaur Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cascade Path, Elephant Rock Trail, Cascade Path West, Norway Rapids Trail, Livermore Trail, Scaur Ridge Trail, Pine Bend Brook Trail, Boulder Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very large lot for cascade path. There were a number of cars but I think I was the only hiker, as the lot is also used for the Snow's Mountain chairlift. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing on Boulder path was tough, although I ventured upstream a short ways and found a way across. The crossing of Norway Rapids is a little sketchy, as the rocks around it are pretty smooth and potentially slippery. I wouldn't want to do either in much higher water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were two downed trees on Livermore trail, one was avoidable and near the south junction of Mount Tripyramid trail, and the other was large and somewhat tricky near the north junction of Mount Tripyramid trail. Trails were otherwise in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All trails were easy, but the crossing on Norway Rapids could be a little tricky. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too bad, I was getting pestered a bit at first but I stopped noticing them after the first couple miles. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a has with a US flag clover leaf on Elephant Rock trail hanging on a branch a few feet up |
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 | Comments: |
This was a pretty easy hike, and got 7 new redline trails!
Cascade path was in good shape and climbed pretty gradually throughout. The cascades were nice, especially after the overnight rain. For others redlining, make sure to do both sides of the cascades, as there is a Cascade path and Cascade path West, which does not appear to be on maps but is on the official list (at least for the 30th edition guide book).
Livermore trail is very easy and smooth, and I saw some runners and mountain bikers, it's a good trail for all sorts of activities!
Scaur Ridge trail climbs steadily throughout and offers some very obstructed views out to the Tripyramid north slide. It is easy to follow.
The herd path out to Scaur Peak was well traveled and very appreciated. It leaves Pine Bend Brook trail as it bends Northeast, and make a pretty strait line out to the summit. It seemed to split a little right before the summit, and the path I took went slightly past the summit and cut back with a sharp right turn. The canister is a glass jar which is in good shape, but the notebook is completely full. |
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 | Name: |
EMC_Squared |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-10 |
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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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