| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Scar Ridge - West Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, access road, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 29, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in large lot next to large building complex, eastern end of Loon Ski campus |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
swarms of black flies and mosquitoes around 2500 feet elevation |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Scar Ridge lived up to its reputation as a hard bushwhack. However the bushwhack is preceded by a heart pounding 2000 foot climb in 1.5 miles up the ski slope. Three runners passed us here. I offered them my pack for additional exercise but no takers. Swarms of black flies and mosquitoes greeted us at around 2500 feet. Herd path seemed more like a maintained trail than a herd path. Despite map and compass planning we got a little too far down on the north side of the ridge. Tried to follow a straight line compass bearing but numerous obstacles including blowdowns made that very difficult. Had some trouble finding the canister amidst major blowdowns everywhere. Note: unlike some other canisters this one opens from the bottom. Returned on a faster route just going mostly west a ways on the ridge then northwest back to the herd path. This proved much easier except for a small hill/cliff near the end which probably can be bypassed. Contrary to a grim forecast there was no rain or thundershowers but had some sun and not too hot. |
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 | Name: |
Dexhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-30 |
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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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