| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Eagle Crag, Mt. Meader, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wild River Trail, Highwater Trail, Eagle Link, Meader Ridge Trail, Basin Rim Trail, Black Angel Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Wild River Campground - access road is open and in good shape. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Suspension bridge from Wild River to Highwater (ie for Moriah Brook Trail access) is fine. Two crossings on Highwater south of there are significant - Moriah Brook I was able to use a tree (which should suffice even in moderate water), and the other I was just able to rock hop. All other crossings were okay at current levels. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Wilderness standards for most of these, so don't expect much. New bog bridging on Meader Ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water on this loop today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Comments: |
Southern segment of Highwater Trail was largely unaffected by Irene. Lots of PUDs though.
The next section of Wild River Trail south of there (from Black Angel to Eagle Link) had multiple blowouts from Irene. There are (sometimes muddy) single file paths around these. This, along with the segement immediately north (Black Angel to Moriah Brook Trail) were the only trails on this loop that appeared to have any significant Irene impact.
Eagle Link was fine, though there were a few (for now) minor mud bogs, as well as some slippery ledge. Nice woods.
Meader Ridge Trail was generally dry and in good shape.
Basin Rim Trail to the Rim Junction was in good shape. Nice woods.
Black Angel Trail had some wet spots and a few areas of running water, but otherwise was fine. Didn't notice the uphill climb when I was glancing at the map. Noticed it when I had to hike it toward the end of the day.
Wild River from there out had a few blowouts from Irene. The closer one gets to the Moriah Brook Trail junction, the worse it gets. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-19 |
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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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