| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Ridge Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Green Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 26, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Carriage road gate is closed. Parked at first parking area off Belknap Mt Rd. Plowed area that fits about three cars, several areas along side that may fit an additional five or six. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nice man made bridge at the bottom of Piper Mt Trail to cross. Otherwise no significant water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Awesome blazes! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/a |
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 | Bugs: |
Winter hiking :)! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/a |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome first time in the Belknap Range. Loop was about 5.4 miles. At a sluggish pace took about 3.5 hours. Lots of stops to take in the views. Lunch on the top of Belknap Fire Tower. Gunstock summit was a bit of a bust- brings you to the chair lift. There are bathrooms here though if needed. Belknap has great views from the fire tower. Piper is where the views are at, especially at the intersection of Old Piper Trail, Green and Piper Trail. |
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 | Name: |
Elise |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-26 |
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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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