| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pumpelly Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pumpelly parking is on the side of the road, so be aware on busy days. Today there was only one other vehicle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One small brook. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns within the first mile of the trail, though they were easily stepped on/over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There's a few scrambles a canine may need help over. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
My hat! Near the summit of Monadnock, Aeolus saw it fit to forcibly take a donation from me by sending my hat flying off my head. Not sure where it wound up, but I'm assuming the God's are pleased as I made it down safely. |
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 | Comments: |
Very Spring-like on the trail today. The majority of Pumpelly is rid of snow and ice, though small patches do persist nearer the summit, causing some thought before foot placement. There was a strong wind today, with a light mist, where the wind grew steadily in intensity toward the peak. Due to the mist many of the rocks were slick, so again, thoughtful foot placement. At the summit the winds were strong enough that I could lean into them at some points and nearly be held up!
When I'd ascended earlier in the morning, there was a small pond within a mile of the trailhead that was full of chirping frogs. By the time I came back down to it, there was a cacophony of croaking and chirping, and hundreds of little frog heads poking up out of the water! The noise was unreal! |
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 | Name: |
Brettski |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-31 |
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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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