Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Stanton, Mt. Pickering, The Crippies, Mt. Langdon, Mt. Parker, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Stanton Trail, Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited parking at the roadside. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
small brook near Langdon Shelter easy to cross |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
East approach to Mt Langdon on Mt Stanton Trail has short stretches which are poorly marked with undergrowth disguising the course of the trail and there are frequent blowdowns in this area. |
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| Bugs: |
black flies present but not biting in the areas not exposed to winds. |
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| Comments: |
Mt Stanton Trail was in excellent condition to the Crppies. From the Crippies to Mt Langdon the trail was variable in its condition. In the worst sections one had to choose the most likely course for the trail which proved successful today. The Mt Stanton Trail downhill from Mt Langdon to the shelter was in good shape with the only mud I encountered on the entire hike (small stretches - no problem). The Mt Langdon trail from the shelter to the Mt Parker Trail was dry and in good shape. The Mt Parker Trail was dry with some blowdowns.
There were nice views to the south and to the north as the Mt Stanton trail meanders about the ridgeline. Nice views of the cliffs of Iron Mountain from the Mt Stanton Trail. Good views of Mt Washington and the southern Presidentials from Mt Parker.
Painted Trillium, Red Trillium, and Hobblebush in bloom around the col where the Mt Langdon Shelter is located. Shadbush and Canada Mayflower on the dry ridge. Lots of blueberry plants on the ledges.
Although the summits are at relatively low elevations (below 4000 feet), please note the elevation gain is considerable on this hike.
No need for snowshoes or traction. Only met two hikers from coastal Maine on the Mt Parker Trail otherwise I had the trails to myself. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-05-16 |
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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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