| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Sleeper, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Kate Sleeper Trail, East Sleeper Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 24, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
park at downes brook lot off of kanc |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all nine water crossings ok. just need to pick your spots. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
couple of blowdowns, easily avoidable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
good hike for a dog |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
east sleeper via downes brook, kate sleeper trails. water in brook was running preety good for this time of year, but all nine crossings were ok with boots on and kept feet dry. some of the trail has been eroded from irene, but no big problems. 6.1 miles to summit, 2600 ft gain. 4hrs, 30 minutes including picture taking and breaks.
first 1/3 of trail is very gradual and easy going. 2cnd third gets into narrower trails and some wash out. elevation gain is last third of the downes brook trail. upper portion on kate sleeper trail enters a wonderful boreal forest with beautiful mature balsams. lots of blue bead lilly, moss, and moose tracks. this is a great area that really can give you a back country experience. total time in woods was 9hrs and seen no other human. |
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 | Name: |
d&d |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-24 |
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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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