| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Downes Brook Trail, Kate Sleeper Trail, Rollins Trail, Square Ledge Trail, Passaconaway Cut-Off, Oliverian Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 6, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Passaconaway parking lot was about half-full at 8 AM; about the same when I got out at about 4. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All Nine of the Downes Brook crossings were a piece of cake. There's only one crossing of Oliverian Brook on the way down, and it's pretty well bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Downes Brook is a little rough near the top; some would day it's in dire need of repair, but I'd disagree:for me that mile or so was the highlight of the day.
There's also a short section on the Rollins Trail descending Whiteface, where the crew has done an especially masterful job clearing up a really gnarly tangle of big blowdowns. I'm thankful for their dedication and hard work! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. It might be a long, dry haul from the last Downes Brook crossing (there are nine; count 'em!) to Oliverian Brook. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nothing worth whining about. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
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 | Name: |
Scubahhh |
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 | E-Mail: |
Rick.reno@alum.dartmouth.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-07-07 |
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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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