Mt. Muise - Headwaters Trail, Gadwah Notch Trail, bushwhack - 10-3-2014

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Muise, NH

	Trails:	Headwaters Trail, Gadwah Notch Trail, bushwhack

	Date of Hike:	Friday, October 3, 2014

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Parked at end of Nash Stream Road before the gates.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	One on the CT and that was bridged with logs.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Cohos is easily followed through this section.

	Dog-Related Notes:	None

	Bugs:	None

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	From the parking area at the end of Nash Stream Road we followed the Cohos Trail(CT) to Gadwah Notch because the trail was very dry and the going was excellent. There were several open areas along the trail which afforded wonderful views of Muise and the ridge to the North of it. Passing through Muise Bowl and eventually Bulldozer Flat the sun was shinning brightly and it was an extremely pleasant morning. Once reaching Gadwah Notch we turned toward the summit and pushed through some scrappy fir for about .4 miles. It began to open into a mix of open and scrappy from there to within about .1 mile of the summit where we encountered a steeper section passing over several 'bumps' before hitting the summit. For our return we decided to drop down directly toward Bulldozer Flat (BF) and this was the right move. After the first 400 meters it opened up and moose paths were very abundant which we followed right to BF where we picked up the CT for the walk out. If I were to do it again I would strike out for the summit from the BF area. Thanks for a very enjoyable day with Karen and Peter.

	Name:	FranM

	E-Mail:	maineri at metrocast dot net

	Date Submitted:	2014-10-03

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