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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Burton Peak, NH
Trails
Trails: Wapack Trail, bushwhack, herd paths
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, November 29, 2020
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: At the trailhead on Temple Rd. in Sharon. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: None. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Water bars along the initial woods road section of Wapack Trail could use another cleaning (looks like they were done fairly recently). 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Sure. 
Bugs
Bugs: Nope. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Cut down some rope from an off-trail bootleg campsite and removed an empty water bottle from the summit of Burton. 
 
Comments
Comments: After what seems like weeks gray, dreary, overcast skies coupled with getting dark far too early, today's burst of bright sunshine was a welcome mental boost. Also a fine day for a stroll along the Temple Mtn. ridgeline, one of my favorite ridge walks in southern NH.

On the way up we ledge-whacked along the top of Sharon Ledges, following herd paths in places and enjoying great views, then hopped back on trail for the rest of the trip. Wapack was mostly dry with just some small areas of mud. We went to a point a short distance beyond Burton, then doubled back.

Lots of cars at the trailhead, but we didn't see too many people on trail. Beautiful sunshine and a pleasant cool breeze. Ideal hiking weather!  
Name
Name: KenM 
E-Mail
E-Mail: kmacgray@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2020-11-29 
Link
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