| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pitcher Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, Blue Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 28, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the boat launch on Center Pond Rd. in Stoddard. In retrospect, an easier spot is a pulloff about 0.4 mi. N of this point, where the trail leaves the road. We spoke with the resident here who said it was ok to park there. This saves an uphill road walk from the boat launch. NOTE: NHDOT is currently installing drainage at the Pitcher lot and is also re-grading parts of the fire tower access road. Parking doesn't look possible at the moment, but foot traffic wasn't a problem. |
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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: |
This section of the MSG is in fantastic shape. No blowdowns and blazing looks recently refreshed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Holy hell black flies and mosquitoes were lousy. Some wind on the summit of Pitcher helped. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
This was Pitcher the long way, starting at Center Pond, about 7 mi. round-trip. This section of the MSG is just lovely, with smooth, soft footing the whole way. Robinson Brook Cascades were flowing, but we need some rain. Lots of blueberries, strawberries and apples coming along in the old orchard just south of NH 123. The easy grades, good footing, and shade were perfect on this hot and humid day. Very hazy views from Pitcher due to the muggy air. On the return trip, we spooked a white-tailed deer. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-28 |
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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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