Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roadside parking only on one side of Carraige Rd. before the gate. Gate closes every night at 6 PM |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridge was in good shape |
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| 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 |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
The black flies and knats were very prolific. |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Most of the trail has dried out, despite all the rain. The few muddy areas were very wet. |
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| Name: |
David |
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| E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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