| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Moose Mountain (North Peak), Holts Ledge, Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moose Mountain Shelter Spur, Moose Mountain Trail, Holts Ledge Trail, herd path, Trapper John Shelter Spur, Dorchester Road Appalchian Trail section, Lambert Ridge Trail, tentsite spur, Daniel Doan Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy hops, some bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape overall, some muddy areas, and occasional brushy sections. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Day 2 of a 4 day AT backpack/redlining trip. A wet morning and a later start than we would have liked, brought us over the north peak of Moose Mountain, and before descending to the road, and then up to Holts Ledge, where the skies began to clear. Down next to the Dartmouth Skiway, with a stop at Bill Ackerly's for ice cream and coffee (thanks Bill!), and along the Dorchester Road section. About 3/4 of Lambert Ridge Trail was done in the light, with the final steep sections being in darkness. The cabin was occupied by two tents (AGAIN!) and another occupant, so after a failed attempt to get water down the Daniel Doan Trail (mess), we set up shop at the outlook tentsite. Great views of the Milky Way that night, and a very nice sunrise from the tent.
Look for a blog post soon! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-09-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/ |
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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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