| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Potash Mountain, South Potash Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Potash Trail, bushwhack, Downes Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 26, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at the trailhead. Area known for breakins (no way to see cars from the Kank)... so pack and carry your valuables with you. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Downes Brook was easily rock hoppable |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked up to Potash via the trail. Great views from several ledges. Dropped off the cone towards the col over to South Potash. Steep and ledgey initially, but nothing unsafe. The col and the ascent up to South peak were scrappy, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. For kicks and giggles, we opted to drop off the east heading down to Downes Brook. Woods were steep but super open initially... and it got more overgrown as we descended. We also hit an area with loads of rocks, which meant foot entrapment holes under the duff. We got down in fine fashion, but not sure if I'd recommend this descent over returning through the col back to Potash. Crossed the brook with ease, found the trail, and headed out.
Great day in the woods with Ken H. |
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 | Name: |
Beth Z. |
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 | E-Mail: |
btzimr at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-08-26 |
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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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