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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Roadside parking only on one side of Carraige Rd. before the gate. Gate closes every night at 6 PM 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Bridge was in good shape 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Poor drainage coming down Gunstock on Brook and Saddle trails. Lots of trail erosion across all peaks. Trail signs were not very clear at Belknap summit 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: The black flies and knats were very prolific. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: None 
 
Comments
Comments: Most of the trail has dried out, despite all the rain. The few muddy areas were very wet.  
Name
Name: David 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2020-05-17 
Link
Link: https:// 
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