| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Anna, Straightback Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Stage Road, Red Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Blueberry Pasture Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 24, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room this morning at the end of Alton Mountain Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Dry |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown, ax or chainsaw worthy, right at the junction of Old Stage Road and the Red Trail. Maintainer could drive a truck to the blowdown to avoid carrying tools. No other blowdowns. BRT is showing more signs of erosion. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were dry with no mud to speak of. Beaver pond along Old Stage Road is as low as I have ever seen it. Temps were great with a light breeze keeping it a bit cooler. Some signs of Covid hikers with toilet paper in a tree along the BRT, gross. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
STEPHEN.KIDDER@YAHOO.COM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-24 |
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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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